What's the distance between Preston and London by coach?

The distance between Preston and London by coach is approximately 190 miles (307 km).

How can I get from Preston to London without driving?

The best way to go from Preston to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Preston to London from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Preston to London on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	06:47	Preston [Lancs]	9h 18m	16:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to London on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	06:47	Preston [Lancs]	9h 18m	16:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to London on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	06:47	Preston [Lancs]	9h 18m	16:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to London on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	6h 55m	10:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	06:15	Preston [Lancs]	9h 50m	16:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	6h 55m	10:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to London on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	6h 55m	10:10	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	6h 55m	10:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:35	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 45m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to London on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	06:47	Preston [Lancs]	9h 18m	16:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to London on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 45m	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	20:25	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	06:47	Preston [Lancs]	9h 18m	16:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Preston to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

190 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £114	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £339	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £38	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Preston and London?

Stops in Preston

A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK
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B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11443 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £17

Flixbus Preston London recent customer reviews

Very disappointed

Ifeanyi A.

28 January 2025

Delayed for more than an 1 hr

Ifedayo O.

24 December 2024

So conjusted

Vamshi D.

23 November 2024

City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

National Express

4/529,732 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29732 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £20

National Express Preston London recent customer reviews

The driver from Milton Keynes was rude and did not seem to know what he was doing and how to handle the bus I almost miss my flight

Jamekia R.

11 February 2025

Overall it was good

Quadri C.

11 March 2024

All worked out as expected

Barbara W.

21 July 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the journey, mentioning that they enjoyed it and there were no changes along the way. They also mentioned that the price was very good and they received excellent service.

Megabus Preston London recent customer reviews

The coach that had been booked to take us home 290 mile left 35 minutes earlier than scheduled. We missed the coach due to this fact, we were stranded and had to pay a extra £200 to get home so not a happy person.

Snowe B.

5 July 2024

The seats are not comfortable for long journey and the bus got delayed for 2hours we could not get to the Victoria bus terminal until past 11 pm which I'm not satisfied with this

Shehu Abdulquadri O.

26 November 2023

The bus itself was good. However, we did not have a break. We sat form preston to London on the bus for 8 hours. Started having pain in the kneww and bottom was uncomfortable.

Sona B.

26 August 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Preston to London

What's the distance between Preston and London by coach?
The distance between Preston and London by coach is approximately 190 miles (307 km).
How can I get from Preston to London without driving?
The best way to go from Preston to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

23/11

£111

24/11

£105

Today

£30

26/11

£24

27/11

£19

28/11

£22

29/11

£28

30/11

£32

The cheapest trip from Preston to London was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £111 for a bus ticket from Preston to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually City Connect 36, National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Preston to London?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 5m	Avg price£29	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 45m	Avg price£97	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg price£31	Daily departures1