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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Ramsbottom takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours from Preston to Ramsbottom. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Pole Street to Bus Stationbus bus 59 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railwaybus bus X41
2h 39m

Preston to Ramsbottom bus times

Buses run hourly between Preston and Ramsbottom. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Ramsbottom at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 23m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 4m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Ramsbottom? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Ramsbottom.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Pole Street to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 39m.

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