Bus from Ashton-on-Ribble to Cottam (Preston)
5 direct routes · 6–24 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cottam (Preston) as of 07:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ashton-on-Ribble, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Preston Bus | ~8 min | 31 | Sat 31 · Sun 11 | 05:35 | 23:15 | Water Lane (adj) | The Villas (opp) | — |
| 44 | Preston Bus | ~24 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 10 | 06:17 | 22:52 | Lane Ends (Stop 3) | The Villas (by) | Nog Tow |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~6 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 5 | 06:26 | 19:26 | Ashton Park (by) | Lea Road Turning Circle (by) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 684, 288
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 684 | Avacab | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Ashton Park (by) | Lea Endowed CEPS (by) | — |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~16 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 13:28 | 13:28 | Ashton Park (by) | The Villas (by) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashton-on-Ribble on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 43 bus, 44 bus, 74 bus, 684 bus or 288 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashton-on-Ribble to Cottam?
5 routes run directly from Ashton-on-Ribble to Cottam: the 43 (Preston Bus), the 44 (Preston Bus), the 74 (Archway Travel), the 684 (Avacab), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 43, 31 times each weekday — board at Water Lane (adj) and get off at The Villas (opp), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashton-on-Ribble to Cottam?
Between 6 minutes on the 74 and 24 on the 44, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashton-on-Ribble to Cottam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashton-on-Ribble to Cottam?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.