Bus from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre
6 direct routes · 53–72 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 22:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lancaster University, 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 | ~65 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 07:37 | 22:12 | Underpass (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse, Forton, Garstang, Brock & 4 more |
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~60 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:59 | 16:57 | University Gates (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse, Forton, Garstang, Brock & 4 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 941, 940, 40C, UK030
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 | ~62 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 15:59 | University Gates (by) | Bus Station (Stand 12) | Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse, Forton, Garstang, Brock & 4 more |
| 940 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | University Gates (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse, Forton, Garstang, Brock & 4 more |
| 40C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~72 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | University Gates (by) | Aqueduct Street (opp) | Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse, Forton, Garstang, Brock & 4 more |
| UK030 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Underpass (by) | Bus Station (Stand A) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 41 bus, 40 bus, 941 bus, 940 bus or 40C bus timetable.
Fares from Lancaster University 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 Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Lancaster University 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 UK030 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 41, 16 times each weekday — board at Underpass (by) and get off at Aqueduct Street (opp), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
Between 53 minutes on the 940 and 72 on the 40C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Galgate, Hampson Green, Bay Horse, Forton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:59 and the last around 22:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lancaster University to Preston City Centre?
Adult singles from Lancaster University 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.