Buses to Manchester from Preston

The journey to Manchester from Preston takes just 1 hour.

Buses operate daily with up to 5 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Preston at 03:05.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Preston and Manchester 7 days per week.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Preston to Manchester with Flixbus in 1 hour 15 minutes.

Scottish Citylink schedule

Take the bus to Manchester from Preston with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 03:05, arriving at 04:10.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Preston and Manchester?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Preston to Manchester, departing as early as 03:05.

• How long is the bus trip from Preston to Manchester?

  The fastest bus to Manchester from Preston takes 1 hour. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 50 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Preston?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Preston and Manchester?

  Scottish Citylink, megabus and Flixbus run buses to Manchester from Preston.

• What time is the earliest bus from Preston to Manchester?

  The first bus to Manchester from Preston leaves at 03:05. The journey takes about 1 hour.

• When is the last bus to Manchester from Preston?

  The last bus leaves Preston at 14:25, arriving into Manchester at 15:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Manchester

More destinations in Manchester

• Didsbury