Bus from Lea (Preston) to Cottam (Preston)
5 direct routes · 2–16 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cottam (Preston) as of 05:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~8 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:44 | 19:05 | Police Station (opp) | The Villas (by) | — |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~2 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 5 | 06:30 | 19:30 | Nelson Drive (by) | Lea Road Turning Circle (by) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 684, 688, 288
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 684 | Avacab | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | Police Station (opp) | Lea Endowed CEPS (by) | — |
| 688 | Mario Coaches | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Police Station (opp) | The Villas (by) | — |
| 288 | Preston Bus | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 13:33 | 13:33 | Police Station (o/s) | The Villas (by) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lea 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 48 bus, 74 bus, 684 bus, 688 bus or 288 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lea to Cottam?
5 routes run directly from Lea to Cottam: the 48 (Preston Bus), the 74 (Archway Travel), the 684 (Avacab), the 688 (Mario Coaches), the 288 (Preston Bus). The most frequent is the 48, 14 times each weekday — board at Police Station (opp) and get off at The Villas (by), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lea to Cottam?
Between 2 minutes on the 74 and 16 on the 688, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lea to Cottam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lea to Cottam?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.