🚌 Bus from Lancaster City Centre to Preston City Centre
4 direct routes · about 84 min · first bus 05:43, last bus 16:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~84 min | 13 | 05:43 | 16:40 | Bus Station (Stand 7) |
| 41 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~74 min | 2 | 20:55 | 21:55 | Bus Station (Stand 7) |
| 181 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | 02:45 | 02:45 | Bus Station Night Std (adj) |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~39 min | 1 | 18:20 | 18:20 | Bus Station (Stand 5) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lancaster City Centre to Preston City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Lancaster City Centre to Preston City Centre: the 40 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 181 (National Express), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Lancaster City Centre to Preston City Centre?
Around 84 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lancaster City Centre to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 40) leaves around 05:43 and the last around 16:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lancaster City Centre to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.