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Liverpool to Preston Coach Timetable
Coach from Liverpool to Preston: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Liverpool to Preston. Traveling by coach from Liverpool to Preston usually takes around 4 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 25m |
| Cheapest price | £9.58 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Liverpool to Preston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Liverpool to Preston. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 4h 42m | £14.91 |
Book National Express from Liverpool to Preston from £10. There are 4 National Express schedules from Liverpool to Preston and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Preston. In Liverpool, National Express departs to Preston from Edge Lane Drive Bus Stop and 1 other station. In Preston, National Express arrives at Tithebarn St and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Liverpool to Preston takes 4 hours and 42 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Preston in 3 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Preston.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Liverpool to Preston
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 27 miles from Liverpool to Preston. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Liverpool to Preston for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Preston, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first coach leaves at 02:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Liverpool to Preston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Liverpool to Preston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Liverpool to Preston; ticket prices start at £7.96.
City Information
Liverpool
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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.
To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Liverpool?
Main departure station: Edge Lane Drive Bus Stop
Liverpool has two coach stations with service to Preston.
All coach stations in Liverpool:
Edge Lane Drive Bus Stop
ONE Coach Station
Where does the coach arrive in Preston?
Main arrival station: Tithebarn St
All coaches from Liverpool arrive at one main station in Preston.
Coach stations in Preston:
Tithebarn St
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