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Preston to Motherwell buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Motherwell takes 4h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Motherwell bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston and Motherwell. The service departs Preston at 2:25 AM at night, which arrives into Motherwell at 06:36:33. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB Travel4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB Travel4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Greater Glasgow4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB Travel4h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB Travel4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB Travel4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressJMB Travel4h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Motherwell? 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: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Motherwell, Scotland?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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