Bus from Cottam (Preston) to Lea (Preston)
5 direct routes · 3–18 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lea (Preston) as of 04:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~3 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:40 | 20:40 | Lea Road Turning Circle (by) | Nelson Drive (opp) | — |
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 19:37 | The Villas (opp) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 684, 688, 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 | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | Lea Endowed CEPS (by) | Police Station (opp) | Lea Town |
| 688 | Mario Coaches | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | The Villas (opp) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:35 | 17:35 | The Villas (opp) | Police Station (opp) | — |
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 74 bus, 48 bus, 684 bus, 688 bus or 288 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cottam to Lea?
5 routes run directly from Cottam to Lea: the 74 (Archway Travel), the 48 (Preston Bus), the 684 (Avacab), the 688 (Mario Coaches), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 74, 15 times each weekday — board at Lea Road Turning Circle (by) and get off at Nelson Drive (opp), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cottam to Lea?
Between 3 minutes on the 74 and 18 on the 684, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cottam to Lea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cottam to Lea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.