Bus from Accrington to Preston City Centre
1 direct route · about 65 min · first and last bus 07:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 11:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Accrington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 07:05 | Whinney Hill Road (by) | Percy Street (by) | Church, West End, Blackburn, Mellor, Mellor Brook & Samlesbury |
Times are for the first boarding point in Accrington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 59C bus timetable.
Fares from Accrington to Preston City Centre
- £3.00 adult single on the 59C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Accrington to Preston City Centre?
The 59C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) runs directly from Accrington to Preston City Centre. Board at Whinney Hill Road (by) and get off at Percy Street (by); the journey takes about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Accrington to Preston City Centre?
Around 65 minutes on the 59C, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Church, West End, Blackburn, Mellor and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Accrington to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Accrington to Preston City Centre?
An adult single from Accrington to Preston City Centre is £3.00 on the 59C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Whinney Hill Road (by) to Percy Street (by). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.