Bus from Cottam (Preston) to Preston City Centre
4 direct routes · 12–57 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 07:22
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 | ~12 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 11 | 06:12 | 23:45 | The Villas (by) | Ring Way (R1) | — |
| 44 | Preston Bus | ~23 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 10 | 06:41 | 22:15 | The Villas (by) | Ring Way (R1) | — |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~18 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:40 | 20:40 | Lea Road Turning Circle (by) | Ring Way (R1) | — |
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~57 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:51 | 19:13 | The Villas (by) | Arrival Stand (Stand 0) | Sherwood & Longsands |
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 or 48 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cottam to Preston City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Cottam to Preston City Centre: the 43 (Preston Bus), the 44 (Preston Bus), the 74 (Archway Travel), the 48 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 43, 31 times each weekday — board at The Villas (by) and get off at Ring Way (R1), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cottam to Preston City Centre?
Between 12 minutes on the 43 and 57 on the 48, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cottam to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cottam to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.