Bus from Cottam (Preston) to Broughton (Lancashire)
2 direct routes · 13–35 min · first bus 07:51, last bus 15:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Broughton (Lancashire) as of 10:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | Foreign Support | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:19 | 15:19 | The Villas (opp) | Sunningdale (adj) | Nog Tow & Woodplumpton |
| 696 | Mario Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | The Villas (opp) | Sunningdale (adj) | Nog Tow, Lower Bartle & Catforth |
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 676 bus or 696 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cottam to Broughton?
2 routes run directly from Cottam to Broughton: the 676 (Foreign Support), the 696 (Mario Coaches). The most frequent is the 676, once each weekday — board at The Villas (opp) and get off at Sunningdale (adj), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cottam to Broughton?
Between 13 minutes on the 676 and 35 on the 696, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Nog Tow, Woodplumpton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cottam to Broughton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:51 and the last around 15:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cottam to Broughton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.