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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Rochdale to Preston. Traveling by coach from Rochdale to Preston usually takes around 5 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 25 mi (40 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £8.03 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Rochdale to Preston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rochdale to Preston. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 5h 10m | £8.67 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 25 miles from Rochdale to Preston. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Preston at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 10:00. To see the times for all coaches from Rochdale to Preston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Rochdale to Preston. However, neither coach offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer coaches during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Rochdale to Preston; ticket prices start at £18.06.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Rochdale?
Main departure station: Rochdale Bus Interchange
Most coaches depart from the main station in Rochdale.
All coach stations in Rochdale:
Rochdale Bus Interchange
Where does the coach arrive in Preston?
Main arrival station: Bus Station
All coaches from Rochdale arrive at one main station in Preston.
Coach stations in Preston:
Bus Station
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