The average bus between Preston and Urmston takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly bus service from Preston to Urmston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Preston and Urmston. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Urmston at 4:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Urmston? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Urmston. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Urmston station via The Trafford Centre Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Preston to Urmston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.
Preston to Urmston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at The Trafford Centre Bus Station.
The distance between Preston and Urmston is 41.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Bee Network operates a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.