Bus from Preston (Lancashire) to London
2 direct routes · about 420 min · first and last bus 14:15 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 22:35.
Next buses to London as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Preston, 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 | ~420 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:35 | 22:35 | Bus Station (Stand A) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bolton, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall & Birmingham |
| UK030 | FlixBus | ~405 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:15 | 14:15 | Bus Station (Stand A) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Manchester City Centre & Birmingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston 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 Preston to London?
2 routes run directly from Preston to London: the 424 (National Express), the UK030 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 424, once each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand A) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 420 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston to London?
Around 420 minutes on the 424, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bolton, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston to London?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 14:15 — and night service 424 runs at 22:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston to London?
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.