🚌 Bus from Blackpool to Preston City Centre
3 direct routes · about 89 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~89 min | 64 | 06:30 | 23:00 | Market Street (Stop MA5) |
| 61 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~69 min | 40 | 06:25 | 23:15 | Corporation Street C05 (Stop CO 5) |
| 424 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | National Express Coach Facility (by) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackpool on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackpool to Preston City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Blackpool to Preston City Centre: the 68 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 61 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 424 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Blackpool to Preston City Centre?
Around 89 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackpool to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 68) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackpool to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.