What is the travel distance from Lancaster to Preston?

The distance between the two cities is 20 miles (32 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lancaster to Preston start their journey at Lancaster University Bus Stop and wind up at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lancaster to Preston from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:59 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lancaster to Preston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

18mAverage Duration

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $21	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $21	Average Duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lancaster and Preston?

Stops in Lancaster

A
Lancaster University Bus Stop
Tower Avenue (Underpass), Lancaster LA1
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lancaster to Preston by bus

What is the travel distance from Lancaster to Preston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lancaster to Preston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$5

11/21

$10

Today

$18

11/23

$6

11/24

$6

11/25

$7

11/26

$9

11/27

$5

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Preston was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 Lancaster to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $18 for a bus ticket from Lancaster to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually 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.