Which bus from Leicester to Preston is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Leicester to Preston. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or CrossCountry. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 6h 20m | 20:05 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 02:25 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 20:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express | 7h 25m | 23:45 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 07:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 23:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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CrossCountry | 4h 1m | 05:50 | Leicester | Central Station | 09:51 | Preston | Central Station | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 05:50:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 09:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
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CrossCountry | 3h 15m | 05:20 | Leicester | Central Station | 08:35 | Preston | Central Station | Economy | £88 |
A Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 05:20:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 6h 20m | 20:05 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 02:25 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 20:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express | 7h 25m | 23:45 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 07:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 23:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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CrossCountry | 5h 13m | 11:20 | Leicester | Central Station | 16:33 | Preston | Central Station | Economy | £65 |
A Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 11:20:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
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CrossCountry | 5h 8m | 11:55 | Leicester | Central Station | 17:03 | Preston | Central Station | Economy | £73 |
A Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 11:55:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 10h 0m | 07:10 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 17:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus | 9h 40m | 07:30 | Leicester | Fosse Park | 17:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express | 6h 10m | 20:15 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 02:25 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express | 7h 25m | 23:45 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 07:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 23:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 6h 10m | 20:15 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 02:25 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £22 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express | 7h 25m | 23:45 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 07:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 23:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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FlixBus | 10h 0m | 07:10 | Leicester | St. Margaret's Bus Station | 17:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus | 9h 40m | 07:30 | Leicester | Fosse Park | 17:10 | Preston | Coach Station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus8h 25m008:45LeicesterFosse Park13:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 08:45:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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FlixBus1h 0m016:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 16:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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All facts for Leicester to Preston bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry that travel daily 4 times by bus from Leicester to Preston in one click. Book your Leicester to Preston bus ticket starting from £19!
Cheapest Bus | £19 |
Fastest Bus | 3h 15m |
Earliest Coach | 05:20 |
Latest Coach | 23:45 |
Daily Bus Connections | 4 Ø |
Distance | 162.9 km |
Coach Companies | National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leicester to Preston?
Every day, 4 buses from 3 coach companies leave Leicester for Preston. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 26/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Leicester to Preston
Book the ticket from Leicester to Preston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Leicester to Preston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leicester to Preston are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Leicester to Preston
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Preston:
Cheapest Price | £22 |
Fastest Coach | 6h 10m |
Earliest Coach | 20:05 |
Last Coach | 23:45 |
Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
Found on | 23/07/2025 |
FlixBus from Leicester to Preston
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Preston:
Cheapest Price | £19 |
Fastest Coach | 9h 40m |
Earliest Coach | 07:10 |
Last Coach | 07:30 |
Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
Found on | 23/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Preston
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