The journey to Preston from Cardiff takes about 7 hours.
Buses operate 3 days a week with up to 1 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Cardiff at 20:45.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Preston, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Cardiff and Preston on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 6 hours 40 minutes |
| First departure | 20:45 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Cardiff and Preston?
No, buses run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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How long is the bus trip from Cardiff to Preston?
The fastest bus to Preston from Cardiff takes 6 hours 40 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Preston from Cardiff?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Cardiff and Preston?
megabus run buses to Preston from Cardiff.
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What time is the earliest bus from Cardiff to Preston?
The first bus to Preston from Cardiff leaves at 20:45. The journey takes about 7 hours.
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When is the last bus to Preston from Cardiff?
The last bus leaves Cardiff at 20:50, arriving into Preston at 03:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Preston
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester |
| 4 hours 35 minutes | 144 miles |
| Blackpool |
| 49 minutes | 15 miles |
| Bolton |
| 1 hour 22 minutes | 17 miles |
| Burnley |
| 53 minutes | 19 miles |
| London |
| 6 hours 25 minutes | 190 miles |
| Lytham St Annes |
| 35 minutes | 12 miles |
| Manchester |
| 1 hour | 27 miles |
| Oxford |
| 4 hours 50 minutes | 152 miles |
| Southampton |
| 6 hours 40 minutes | 205 miles |
| Southport |
| 33 minutes | 15 miles |
| Wigan |
| 1 hour 28 minutes | 15 miles |
| Woodplumpton |
| 9 minutes | 3.8 miles |