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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Scotland takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Preston to Scotland bus times

Buses run twice daily between Preston and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Scotland? 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: 184.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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