Bus from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang
8 direct routes · 28–42 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Garstang as of 12:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lancaster City Centre, 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 | ~42 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 14 | 07:27 | 23:16 | Infirmary (opp) | Church View Place (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
| 42 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~40 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 12 | 05:25 | 21:35 | Infirmary (opp) | Church View Place (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~32 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:51 | 16:48 | Infirmary (opp) | Church View Place (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
| 88 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~42 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 07:40 | 18:45 | Infirmary (opp) | Aldi (by) | Stodday, Conder Green, Glasson Dock, Old Glasson, Glasson Dock, Conder Green & 3 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 940, 941, 40C, 42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 940 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~32 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:53 | 15:53 | Infirmary (opp) | Aldi (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
| 941 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~28 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Infirmary (opp) | Gubberford Lane (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
| 40C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 07:22 | Infirmary (opp) | Church View Place (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
| 42 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | Infirmary (opp) | Gubberford Lane (by) | Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse & Forton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lancaster City Centre 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, 42 bus, 40 bus, 88 bus, 940 bus, 941 bus or 40C bus timetable.
Fares from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang
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 Lancaster City Centre to Garstang?
8 routes run directly from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang: the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 42 (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 42 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 41, 17 times each weekday — board at Infirmary (opp) and get off at Church View Place (by), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang?
Between 28 minutes on the 941 and 42 on the 41, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Galgate, Hampson Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang?
Adult singles from Lancaster City Centre to Garstang: £3.00 on the 41, 42, 40, 88 and 42 (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.