Bus from Hull to Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire)
5 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 08:52, last bus 17:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hull, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | East Yorkshire | ~28 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:52 | 17:17 | Prospect Street B | Preston Station Road (22000885) | Salt End |
| 277 | East Yorkshire | ~27 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 10:37 | 17:46 | Laburnum Avenue | Preston Station Road (22000885) | Bilton, Wyton & Sproatley |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 84, 242, 173
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:20 | 16:20 | Western Gailes Way | Preston Station Road (22000884) | Salt End & Hedon |
| 242 | East Yorkshire | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 14:02 | 14:02 | Ganstead Roundabout | Preston Station Road (22000885) | Bilton, Wyton & Sproatley |
| 173 | East Yorkshire | ~28 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 13:22 | 13:22 | Prospect Street B | Preston Station Road (22000884) | Salt End & Hedon |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hull 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 78 bus, 277 bus, 84 bus, 242 bus or 173 bus timetable.
Fares from Hull to Preston
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 78, 277 and 173 (East Yorkshire)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.30 return on the 242 (East Yorkshire)
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 Hull to Preston?
5 routes run directly from Hull to Preston: the 78 (East Yorkshire), the 277 (East Yorkshire), the 84 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 242 (East Yorkshire), the 173 (East Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 78, 5 times each weekday — board at Prospect Street B and get off at Preston Station Road (22000885), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hull to Preston?
Around 28 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Salt End on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hull to Preston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:52 and the last around 17:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hull to Preston?
Adult singles from Hull to Preston: £3.00 on the 78, 277 and 173 (East Yorkshire); £3.00 on the 242 (East Yorkshire). 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.