The average bus between Preston and Astley takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Preston to Astley. 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 30 minutes between Preston and Astley. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Astley at 5:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Astley? 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 Astley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Astley station via Hough Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Preston to Astley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.
Preston to Astley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Hough Lane station.
The distance between Preston and Astley is 33.6 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Bee Network operates a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Hough Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 46 min.