The average bus between Middlesbrough and Preston takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 4 times a day between Middlesbrough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Middlesbrough to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gardner Street station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Preston bus tickets online with National Express, Bee Network and Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Preston is 131.6 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Gardner Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly Gardens, and Bolton Interchange in around 6h 27m.