Bus from Lea (Preston) to Kirkham
3 direct routes · 13–18 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkham as of 01:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~18 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 11 | 05:22 | 23:43 | Police Station (o/s) | Swan Hotel (o/s) | Clifton & Newton-with-Scales |
| 75 | Archway Travel | ~13 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 07:00 | 20:00 | Lea Gate (opp) | Swan Hotel (o/s) | Newton-with-Scales |
| 61C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:40 | 16:40 | Police Station (o/s) | Swan Hotel (o/s) | Clifton & Newton-with-Scales |
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 61 bus, 75 bus or 61C bus timetable.
Fares from Lea to Kirkham
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 Lea to Kirkham?
3 routes run directly from Lea to Kirkham: the 61 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 75 (Archway Travel), the 61C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 61, 31 times each weekday — board at Police Station (o/s) and get off at Swan Hotel (o/s), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lea to Kirkham?
Between 13 minutes on the 75 and 18 on the 61, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Clifton, Newton-with-Scales on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lea to Kirkham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lea to Kirkham?
Adult singles from Lea to Kirkham: £3.00 on the 61 and 61C (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.