🚌 Bus from Preston City Centre to Banks
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 21:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~37 min | 45 | 04:20 | 21:00 | Bus Station (Stand 23) |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~55 min | 30 | 05:55 | 22:00 | Bus Station (Stand 22) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston 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 Preston City Centre to Banks?
2 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Banks: the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Banks?
Around 37 minutes on the X2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Banks?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X2) leaves around 04:20 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Banks?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.