Bus from London to Preston (Lancashire)
2 direct routes · about 460 min · first and last bus 10:30 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 23:30.
Next buses to Preston (Lancashire) as of 07:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | National Express | ~460 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Stand A) | Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester & Bolton |
| UK030 | FlixBus | ~405 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Stand A) | Birmingham & Manchester City Centre |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 424 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Preston?
2 routes run directly from London to Preston: the 424 (National Express), the UK030 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 424, once each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stand A), about 460 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Preston?
Around 460 minutes on the 424, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Preston?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 10:30 — and night service 424 runs at 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Preston?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.