Bus from Cottam (Preston) to Deepdale
2 direct routes · about 48 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 19:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Deepdale as of 11:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~48 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:51 | 19:13 | The Villas (by) | St Anthonys Road (opp) | Sherwood & Longsands |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~31 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 13:44 | 13:44 | The Villas (by) | Football Ground (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 48 bus or 288 bus timetable.
Fares from Cottam to Deepdale
- £3.00 adult single on the 288 (Preston Bus)
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 Cottam to Deepdale?
2 routes run directly from Cottam to Deepdale: the 48 (Preston Bus), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 48, 14 times each weekday — board at The Villas (by) and get off at St Anthonys Road (opp), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cottam to Deepdale?
Around 48 minutes on the 48, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sherwood, Longsands on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cottam to Deepdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 19:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cottam to Deepdale?
An adult single from Cottam to Deepdale is £3.00 on the 288 (Preston Bus), from The Villas (by) to Football Ground (o/s). 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.