The average bus between Preston and Shipley takes 4h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Preston to Shipley. 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 hourly between Preston and Shipley. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Shipley at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Shipley? 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 Shipley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Shipley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Preston to Shipley bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Church Street station.
Preston to Shipley bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.
The distance between Preston and Shipley is 62.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Thackley Old Road via Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 30m.