Bus from Cottam (Preston) to Ashton-on-Ribble
5 direct routes · 5–20 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashton-on-Ribble as of 06:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cottam, 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 30 · Sun 11 | 06:12 | 23:45 | The Villas (by) | Carlton Street (opp) | — |
| 44 | Preston Bus | ~14 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 10 | 06:41 | 22:15 | The Villas (by) | Lane Ends (Stop 4) | — |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~5 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:40 | 20:40 | Lea Road Turning Circle (by) | Post Office (o/s) | — |
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 | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | Lea Endowed CEPS (by) | Post Office (o/s) | Lea Town |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~16 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:35 | 17:35 | The Villas (opp) | Post Office (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cottam 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 Cottam to Ashton-on-Ribble?
5 routes run directly from Cottam to Ashton-on-Ribble: 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 The Villas (by) and get off at Carlton Street (opp), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cottam to Ashton-on-Ribble?
Between 5 minutes on the 74 and 20 on the 684, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cottam to Ashton-on-Ribble?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:12 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cottam to Ashton-on-Ribble?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.