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Preston to Salford Quays buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Salford Quays takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Salford Quays. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 20m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Preston to Salford Quays bus times

Buses run twice daily between Preston and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressBee Network2h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressBee Network2h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressBee Network2h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressBee Network2h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network4h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressBee Network1h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Salford Quays? 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: 36.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Salford Quays, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Lowry via Manchester Central Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 28m.

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