Bus from Garstang to Preston City Centre
5 direct routes · 32–52 min · first bus 06:19, last bus 22:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 11:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~37 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 08:07 | 22:36 | Church View Place (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Brock, Bilsborrow, North Planks, Barton & Broughton |
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~37 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:19 | 17:20 | Church View Place (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Brock, Bilsborrow, North Planks, Barton & Broughton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 941, 940, 40C
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 | ~47 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:14 | 16:15 | Gubberford Lane (by) | Bus Station (Stand 12) | Brock, Bilsborrow, North Planks, Barton & Broughton |
| 940 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | Aldi (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Brock, Bilsborrow, North Planks, Barton & Broughton |
| 40C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Church View Place (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Brock, Bilsborrow, North Planks, Barton & Broughton |
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 41 bus, 40 bus, 941 bus, 940 bus or 40C bus timetable.
Fares from Garstang to Preston City Centre
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 Preston City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Garstang to Preston City Centre: the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 40 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 941 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 940 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 40C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 41, 16 times each weekday — board at Church View Place (by) and get off at Aqueduct Street (opp), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Garstang to Preston City Centre?
Between 32 minutes on the 940 and 52 on the 40C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Brock, Bilsborrow, North Planks, Barton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Garstang to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:19 and the last around 22:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Garstang to Preston City Centre?
Adult singles from Garstang to Preston City Centre: £3.00 on the 41 and 40 (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.