The average bus between Irlam and Preston takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly bus service from Irlam 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 Irlam and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Eccles Interchange and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Irlam 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 Irlam to Preston. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange station and arriving at Bus Station via Bolton Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Irlam to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Eccles Interchange station.
Irlam to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Irlam and Preston is 40.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Lathom Road to Bus Station via Eccles Interchange and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 30m.