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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Essex takes 11h 34m and the fastest bus takes 8h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 34m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Essex bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston and Essex. The service departs Preston at 3:20 AM at night, which arrives into Essex at 12:10:00. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex8h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex8h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex9h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressCentral ConnectStephensons of Essex27h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex8h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex8h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexStephensons of Essex8h 50m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Essex, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 33m.

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