Bus Preston to Nottingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Nottingham

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

today

$52

tomorrow

$58

Sunday

Monday

$31

Tuesday

Wednesday

$31

Thursday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	9:50 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station		Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Nottingham via Manchester, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- National Express
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:25 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Nottingham
  Broadmarsh Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	9:50 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station		Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Nottingham via Manchester, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- National Express
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:25 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Nottingham
  Broadmarsh Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	9:50 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	9:50 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	9:50 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station		Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Nottingham via Manchester, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- National Express
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:25 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Nottingham
  Broadmarsh Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 4:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Preston to Nottingham is $28 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Preston to Nottingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Preston to Nottingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Nottingham starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus	$28
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	3:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	84.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Preston to Nottingham

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Preston for Nottingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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

Friday 12/05

$52

Saturday 12/06

$58

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$31

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$31

Thursday 12/11

$36

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

How to save money travelling from Preston to Nottingham

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 Preston to Nottingham 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 Preston to Nottingham, 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 Preston to Nottingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Nottingham

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

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Railway Station

Wyre Street Bus Stop

Station Street

Broadmarsh Bus Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Queens Medical Centre

South Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Nottingham

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

FAQs about the Preston to Nottingham bus

How much does a Preston Nottingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 6h 35m to reach Nottingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nottingham.

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

Every day, the Preston to Nottingham bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Preston to Nottingham is offered by National Express and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Nottingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Nottingham from Preston starts at 3:15 AM. 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 Preston to Nottingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Preston for Nottingham starts at 3:15 AM. 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 Preston Nottingham route?

When traveling by bus from Preston to Nottingham, passengers can travel with 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 Preston and Nottingham?

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

What can I take with me on the Preston to Nottingham 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 Preston Nottingham 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 Preston Nottingham 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 Preston to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Preston and to Nottingham

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