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Preston to Rugby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Rugby takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 13m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Preston to Rugby bus times

Buses run twice daily between Preston and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands9h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express CoventryStagecoach Midlands6h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Midlands6h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Rugby? 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: 161.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h.

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