The average bus between Preston and Appley Bridge takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Appley Bridge. 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 3 hours between Preston and Appley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Appley Bridge at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Appley Bridge? 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 Preston to Appley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Appley Bridge station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Preston to Appley Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Appley Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Appley Lane North station.
The distance between Preston and Appley Bridge is 20.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Appley Lane North via Bus Station in around 2h 8m.