The average bus between Preston and Widnes takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Widnes. 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 every 3 hours between Preston and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Widnes at 9:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Widnes station via Wigan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Preston to Widnes bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, depart from Church Street station.
Preston to Widnes bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, arrive at Green Oaks station.
The distance between Preston and Widnes is 44.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Green Oaks via Wigan Bus Station and Baldwin Street in around 3h 11m.