Bus from Fulwood (Preston) to Cottam (Preston)
5 direct routes · 13–21 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cottam (Preston) as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fulwood, 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 | ~21 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 11 | 05:51 | 23:28 | Black Bull Garstang Rd (o/s) | The Villas (by) | — |
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~13 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 19:24 | St Pius X Prep School (o/s) | The Villas (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 688, 536, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | Mario Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:13 | 15:13 | Boys Lane (opp) | The Villas (opp) | — |
| 536 | Redline Travel | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:56 | 14:56 | Harris Centre (by) | The Villas (opp) | — |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~24 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:11 | 17:11 | Lorraine Avenue (opp) | The Villas (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fulwood 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, 48 bus, 688 bus, 536 bus or 288 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fulwood to Cottam?
5 routes run directly from Fulwood to Cottam: the 43 (Preston Bus), the 48 (Preston Bus), the 688 (Mario Coaches), the 536 (Redline Travel), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 43, 31 times each weekday — board at Black Bull Garstang Rd (o/s) and get off at The Villas (by), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fulwood to Cottam?
Between 13 minutes on the 48 and 21 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fulwood to Cottam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fulwood to Cottam?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.