🚌 Bus from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre
3 direct routes · about 67 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 16:57 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~67 min | 39 | 05:57 | 16:57 | University Gates (by) |
| 41 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~57 min | 4 | 21:12 | 22:12 | Underpass (by) |
| UK030 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Underpass (by) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lancaster University 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 University to Preston City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre: the 40 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the UK030 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
Around 67 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 40) leaves around 05:57 and the last around 16:57. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.