The average bus between Preston and Upton takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Upton. 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 Upton. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Upton at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Southport Interchange and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 34m • 2 changes

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3h 25m • 2 changes

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2h 37m • 2 changes

3h 19m • 2 changes

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2h 47m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changes

2h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Preston to Upton? 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 Upton. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Salacre Lane station via Southport Interchange station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Preston to Upton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Preston to Upton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Salacre Lane station.
The distance between Preston and Upton is 49.4 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Salacre Lane via Southport Interchange, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 3h 15m.