The average bus between Chester and Preston takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chester 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 hourly between Chester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Preston station via Queen Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Chester to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Ring Way station.
The distance between Chester and Preston is 64.8 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ring Way via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.