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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Preston from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$36

tomorrow

$43

Saturday

$18

Sunday

Monday

$17

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$39

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 40m	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 8:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 25m	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Preston via Ratho, you can save more than $13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 30%
  
  6h 27m
  
  Edinburgh
  
  8 mi
  
  7:43 AM
  
  Ratho
  Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop, Ratho (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:43:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	6:35 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 12m	7:58 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:58:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 12m
FlixBus	6h 20m	7:50 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 55m	8:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	6:35 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 51m	7:19 AM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:19:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 51m
National Express	6h 40m	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	6:35 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 51m	7:19 AM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:19:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 51m
National Express	6h 40m	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 40m	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Preston is $17 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Preston

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Preston are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Edinburgh to Preston. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Preston.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Edinburgh to Preston, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Preston, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Preston

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Preston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Preston starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	6h 12m
Earliest Bus	8:35 PM
Latest Bus	8:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	152.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Preston

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Preston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$36

Friday 12/05

$43

Saturday 12/06

$59

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$20

Tuesday 12/09

$17

Wednesday 12/10

$39

Thursday 12/11

$22

Friday 12/12

$43

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$26

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$40

Wednesday 12/17

$19

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$51

Saturday 12/20

$46

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$48

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$30

Thursday 12/25

$78

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Preston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Preston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Preston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Preston, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Preston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh 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 bus from Edinburgh 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 buses from Edinburgh to Preston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Preston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Preston.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Bus Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Preston? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Preston.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Preston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Preston? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Preston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Preston bus

How much does a Edinburgh Preston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 7h 35m to reach Preston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Preston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Preston.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Preston each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Preston bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Preston take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Preston is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 12m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Preston?

The earliest bus arriving in Preston from Edinburgh starts at 8:35 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Preston?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Preston starts at 8:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Preston route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Preston, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Preston?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Preston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Preston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Preston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Preston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Preston on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Preston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Preston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Preston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!