The average bus between Widnes and Preston takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Widnes 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 every 2 hours between Widnes and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Chalon Way West and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 48m • 2 changes


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3h 48m • 2 changes


3h 30m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Widnes 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 Widnes to Preston. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Preston station via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Widnes to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Harris Shop station.
Widnes to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Arrival Stand station.
The distance between Widnes and Preston is 44.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Harris Shop to Arrival Stand via Chalon Way West and Wigan Bus Station in around 3h 28m.