🚌 Bus from Banks to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 22:41 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~32 min | 44 | 06:35 | 22:41 | Church Road (by) |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~52 min | 31 | 06:46 | 23:26 | Church Road (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banks on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banks to Preston City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Banks to Preston City Centre: the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Banks to Preston City Centre?
Around 32 minutes on the X2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Banks to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X2) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 22:41. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banks to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.