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TodayAug 13
TomorrowAug 14
from US$40
FriAug 15
SatAug 16
SunAug 17
from US$46
MonAug 18
from US$34
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 14 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cardiff to Preston

Bus
Average PriceUS$34 - US$56Average Duration11h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$25 - US$39Average Duration3h 10m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Preston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Preston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration11h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance255 km

Cardiff to Preston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Preston

  1. What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Preston?

    The distance covered from Cardiff to Preston is 257 km (160 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Preston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$36
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US$42
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US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Preston was searched and found on Aug 18, 2025 with a price of US$30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-08-18.

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