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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Irlam takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly bus service from Preston to Irlam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 22 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
  2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Eccles Interchangebus bus 22
3h 26m
£8–10

Preston to Irlam bus times

Buses run hourly between Preston and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Irlam at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Irlam? 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.

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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Irlam, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lathom Road via Bolton Interchange and Eccles Interchange in around 3h 26m.

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