How far is Blackburn from Preston?

About 10 miles (16 km) separate Blackburn and Preston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blackburn to Preston?

Most of the buses traveling from Blackburn to Preston leave from Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop and arrive at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Blackburn to Preston on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	39m	9:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:21am	Feniscowles Three Arches	23m	9:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:05am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	39m	10:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	39m	11:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	39m	12:44pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Blackburn to Preston

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

9 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $13	Average Duration27m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $3	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Blackburn and Preston?

Stops in Blackburn

A
Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop
8 Salford, Blackburn BB1 6HG, UK
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B
Blackburn Bus Station
2479 Brown St, Blackburn BB1, UK

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

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Hotline

Hotline offers 83 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $6. The quickest ride takes around 68. Hotline offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Blackburn to Preston by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$5

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$5

Today

$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

The cheapest trip from Blackburn to Preston was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Blackburn to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-24.