Bus from Garstang to Forton (Lancashire)
9 direct routes · 2–15 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Forton (Lancashire) as of 11:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Garstang, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~15 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 11 | 07:49 | 23:44 | Sainsbury's (by) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
| 41 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:25 | 23:55 | Park Hill Road (adj) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:54 | 21:54 | Sainsbury's (by) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
| 88 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~9 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 5 | 08:37 | 19:32 | Park Hill Road (adj) | Hall Farm (by) | — |
| 940 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~10 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 08:01 | Sainsbury's (by) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 941, 40C, 906, 942
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 941 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:56 | Gubberford Lane (opp) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
| 40C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:12 | 17:12 | Sainsbury's (by) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
| 906 | Archway Travel | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 15:59 | Gubberford Lane (opp) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
| 942 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Sainsbury's (by) | Sunny Bank Nurseries (by) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Garstang 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 42 bus, 41 bus, 40 bus, 88 bus, 940 bus, 941 bus, 40C bus or 906 bus timetable.
Fares from Garstang to Forton
- £3.00 adult single on the 42, 41, 40 and 40C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £1.80 adult single on the 88 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
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 Garstang to Forton?
9 routes run directly from Garstang to Forton: the 42 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 40 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 88 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 940 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 941 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 40C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 906 (Archway Travel), the 942 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 42, 17 times each weekday — board at Sainsbury's (by) and get off at Sunny Bank Nurseries (by), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Garstang to Forton?
Between 2 minutes on the 906 and 15 on the 42, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Garstang to Forton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Garstang to Forton?
Adult singles from Garstang to Forton: £3.00 on the 42, 41, 40 and 40C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £1.80 on the 88 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). 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.