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Coach trips from Preston to Manchester

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Avg. trip duration

1hr5mins

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Avg. distance

32 miles

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Frequently asked questions

Bus tickets from Preston to Manchester with FlixBus are available from as low as £5.99.
The route between Preston and Manchester generally takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by coach and covers approximately 32 miles.
Passengers travelling from Preston to Manchester by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Preston to Manchester is at 14:15.
The day's last coach departure from Preston to Manchester is set for 14:15.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Preston and Manchester. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Preston, there is a singular coach stop: Preston Bus Station. As for Manchester, it has 5 stops. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Every FlixBus coach between Preston and Manchester is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Preston–Manchester route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Preston to Manchester route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Preston to Manchester: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Preston and Manchester starting from £5.99.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Preston to Manchester lasts approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Preston and Manchester is 32 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Preston to Manchester bus schedules: to check departure times of coaches between Preston and Manchester, simply select your travel date in the search bar at the top of the page and browse our available trip options with their schedules and prices.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Preston, there is a singular coach stop: Preston Bus Station. As for Manchester, it has 5 stops. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.

Onboard services are subject to availability