Bus from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea (Preston)
10 direct routes · 4–12 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 23:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lea (Preston) as of 07:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~4 min | 43 | Sat 39 · Sun 22 | 05:37 | 22:38 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 61 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~5 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 11 | 05:19 | 23:39 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 31 | Preston Bus | ~12 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:42 | 23:17 | Newton Road (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~4 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 5 | 06:26 | 19:26 | Ashton Park (by) | Nelson Drive (by) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 61C, 68C, 684, 656, 695, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:35 | 16:35 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 68C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:33 | 16:33 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 684 | Avacab | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (opp) | — |
| 656 | Mario Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (opp) | — |
| 695 | Waltons Coach Hire | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~5 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 13:28 | 13:28 | Ashton Park (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
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 68 bus, 61 bus, 31 bus, 74 bus, 61C bus, 684 bus, 656 bus or 695 bus timetable.
Fares from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea?
10 routes run directly from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea: the 68 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 61 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 31 (Preston Bus), the 74 (Archway Travel), the 61C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 68C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 684 (Avacab), the 656 (Mario Coaches), the 695 (Waltons Coach Hire), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 68, 43 times each weekday — board at Ashton Park (by) and get off at Police Station (o/s), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea?
Between 4 minutes on the 68 and 12 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 23:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea?
Adult singles from Ashton-on-Ribble to Lea: £2.20 on the 68 and 61 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.