The average bus between Stockport and Preston takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stockport to Preston. 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 3 times a day between Stockport and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockport is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 45m • 2 changes

3h 48m • 2 changes

3h 59m • 2 changes

3h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stockport to Preston? 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 Stockport to Preston. However, there are services departing from Piccadilly Gardens station and arriving at Percy Street station via Bolton Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Stockport to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.
Stockport to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Percy Street station.
The distance between Stockport and Preston is 53.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central to Percy Street via Piccadilly Gardens and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 57m.