What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Bacup?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bacup is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Bacup?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bacup is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Bacup?

The distance between Preston and Bacup is 34 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Bacup without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Bacup without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Bacup?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Preston to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bacup bus from?

Preston to Bacup bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Church Street station.

Where does the Preston to Bacup bus arrive?

Preston to Bacup bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bacup is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Preston to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 921+ hotels available in Bacup.

Preston to Bacup - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 152 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Bacup by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus stationbus X43
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 464
1h 35m
Drive 24.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Bacupcar 24.5 mi
41 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Bacuptaxi 24.5 mi
41 min
£55–70
Line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus 152
2h 22m
Line 59 bus, line 464 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Blackburn Hospitalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Royal Blackburn Hospital to Bus Stationbus 59
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 464
2h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Bacup.

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bacup, England?

The Blackburn Bus Company operates a bus from Church Street to Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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