The average bus between Preston and Widnes takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Preston to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Widnes at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Widnes? 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 Widnes. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Widnes station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Preston to Widnes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Widnes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Kingsway Hotel station.
The distance between Preston and Widnes is 44.6 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway Hotel via Bus Station and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 55m.