Bus from Fulwood (Preston) to Lea (Preston)
6 direct routes · 12–25 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 19:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lea (Preston) as of 11:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~23 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 19:24 | St Pius X Prep School (o/s) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 61C, 68C, 656, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:26 | 16:26 | Watling Street Road (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 68C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | Watling Street Road (by) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 656 | Mario Coaches | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:56 | 14:56 | Harris Centre (by) | Police Station (opp) | — |
| 688 | Mario Coaches | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:13 | 15:13 | Boys Lane (opp) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~35 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:11 | 17:11 | Lorraine Avenue (opp) | Police Station (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 48 bus, 61C bus, 656 bus, 688 bus or 288 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fulwood to Lea?
6 routes run directly from Fulwood to Lea: the 48 (Preston Bus), the 61C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 68C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 656 (Mario Coaches), the 688 (Mario Coaches), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 48, 14 times each weekday — board at St Pius X Prep School (o/s) and get off at Police Station (o/s), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fulwood to Lea?
Between 12 minutes on the 68C and 25 on the 688, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fulwood to Lea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 19:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fulwood to Lea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.