What is the distance between Leeds and Preston?

About 48 miles (77 km) separate Leeds and Preston.

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

If you're headed to Preston from Leeds, chances are that your bus will leave from Leeds Coach Station and arrive at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Leeds to Preston from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leeds to Preston on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	4h 10m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leeds to Preston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	4h 10m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leeds to Preston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	4h 10m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:46 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leeds 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 1 hour 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 44mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $27	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $83	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Leeds and Preston?

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leeds to Preston by bus

What is the distance between Leeds and Preston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds 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

11/17

$10

11/18

$12

Today

$11

11/20

$14

11/21

$24

11/22

$9

11/23

No data

11/24

$10

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Preston was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $24 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-22.