The average bus between Bacup and Preston takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bacup to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bacup and Preston. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bacup is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bacup to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bacup station and arriving at Preston station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Bacup to Preston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Market Street station.
Bacup to Preston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bacup and Preston is 33.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 2h 18m.