The average bus between Manchester and Long Preston takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Long 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Long Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:42 PM which arrives into Long Preston at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Long 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 Manchester to Long Preston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Long Preston station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Manchester to Long Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.
Manchester to Long Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station Arrive.
The distance between Manchester and Long Preston is 59.9 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Printworks to Ivy Mount via Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 20m.