What is the travel distance from Preston to Aberdeen?

About 235 miles (378 km) separate Preston and Aberdeen.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Preston to Aberdeen start their journey at Preston City Centre Bus Station and wind up at Aberdeen Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aberdeen?

Once in Aberdeen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Kirk of St. Nicholas Uniting, Codona’s Amusement Park, Marischal College, Aberdeen Science Centre and Dunnottar Castle.

Bus Preston to Aberdeen from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Preston to Aberdeen on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Preston Bus Station	20h 45m	11:10am	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Preston Bus Station	10h 15m	9:35pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 40m	9:25pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Preston Bus Station	10h 15m	9:35pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	7h 40m	9:25pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Aberdeen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Aberdeen. The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $59	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Preston and Aberdeen?

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 Aberdeen

A
Aberdeen Bus Station
Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PJ
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,410 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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Aberdeen by bus

What is the travel distance from Preston to Aberdeen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Aberdeen?
What are the best sights and things to do in Aberdeen?

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

$44

11/22

$42

Today

$55

11/24

$25

11/25

$24

11/26

$24

11/27

$26

11/28

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The cheapest trip from Preston to Aberdeen was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $55 for a bus ticket from Preston to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-25.