What is the best way to travel from Preston to Nottingham?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Nottingham from Preston. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Nottingham from Preston?
You can reach Nottingham with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m008:00Preston10:10Nottingham0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Preston (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to , Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Preston to Nottingham?
You can get to Nottingham from Preston in just 2h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Buses Friday
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m008:00Preston10:10Nottingham0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Preston (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to , Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station09:50NottinghamBroadmarsh Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:15:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Bus from Preston to Nottingham
What are the most popular stations in Preston and Nottingham?
In Preston, you will usually depart from Central Station, Wyre Street Bus Stop or Coach Station, while in Nottingham you will be arriving at Central Station, Beeston Centre or Bulwell Tram Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Nottingham from Preston? With 1 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Preston and Nottingham, you can pay as low as £10 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Nottingham in just 2h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Preston and Nottingham are National Express and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Preston and Nottingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bamber Bridge or to Heckmondwike, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Preston to Nottingham?
The most popular companies between Preston and Nottingham, are National Express and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Preston to Nottingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Preston to Nottingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Preston to Nottingham
How can I reach Nottingham from Preston?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Nottingham from Preston.
How far is Nottingham from Preston?
The distance between Preston and Nottingham is 136.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Preston and Nottingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 34 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Preston to Nottingham?
You can get to Nottingham with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Nottingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Nottingham in just 2h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Preston and to Nottingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Preston and to Nottingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Preston
- Birmingham to Preston
- Bolton to Preston
- Carlisle to Preston
- Coventry to Preston
- Edinburgh to Preston
- Glasgow to Preston
- Hamilton to Preston
- Liverpool to Preston
- London to Preston
- Luton Airport to Preston
- Manchester to Preston
- Milton Keynes to Preston
- Trips to Nottingham
- Birmingham Airport to Nottingham
- Birmingham to Nottingham
- Bradford to Nottingham
- Bristol to Nottingham
- Coventry to Nottingham
- Derby to Nottingham
- Doncaster to Nottingham
- Dundee to Nottingham
- Edinburgh to Nottingham
- Glasgow to Nottingham
- Inverness to Nottingham
- Leeds to Nottingham
- Leicester to Nottingham
- London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
- London Stansted Airport to Nottingham
- London to Nottingham
- Loughborough to Nottingham
- Luton Airport to Nottingham
- Manchester to Nottingham
- Northampton to Nottingham
- Paris to Nottingham
- Peterborough to Nottingham

