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Winchester to Preston Bus Schedule
Bus from Winchester to Preston: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Winchester to Preston. Traveling by bus from Winchester to Preston usually takes around 12 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 196 mi (315 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $34.82 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Winchester to Preston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Winchester 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 12h 49m | $61.59 |
Book National Express from Winchester to Preston from $35. There are 2 trips per day offered by National Express from Winchester to Preston and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Preston. In Winchester, National Express departs to Preston from East Winchester Park & Ride . In Preston, National Express arrives at Tithebarn St .
An average trip on National Express from Winchester to Preston takes 12 hours and 49 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Preston in 11 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Preston.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Winchester to Preston
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 196 miles from Winchester to Preston. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Winchester to Preston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Winchester?
Main departure station: East Winchester Park & Ride
Most buses depart from the main station in Winchester.
All bus stations in Winchester:
East Winchester Park & Ride
Where does the bus arrive in Preston?
Main arrival station: Tithebarn St
All buses from Winchester arrive at one main station in Preston.
All bus stations in Preston:
Tithebarn St
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