The average bus between Preston and Ramsbottom takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Ramsbottom. 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 2 hours between Preston and Ramsbottom. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Ramsbottom at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Ramsbottom? 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 Ramsbottom. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ramsbottom station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Preston to Ramsbottom bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Lancaster Road station.
Preston to Ramsbottom bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Preston and Ramsbottom is 28.5 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Lancaster Road to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway via Bus Station and Post Office in around 2h 20m.