Bus from Preston City Centre to Banks (Lancashire)
2 direct routes · 31–54 min · first bus 04:23, last bus 22:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Banks (Lancashire) as of 15:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Preston City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~31 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 04:23 | 21:05 | Railway Station (Stand A) | Schwartzman Drive (opp) | Penwortham, Howick Cross, Hutton, Much Hoole, Bretherton, Tarleton & 2 more |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~54 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 05:57 | 22:02 | Waterstones (Stand F) | Church Road (by) | Penwortham, Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & 7 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X2 bus or 2 bus timetable.
Fares from Preston City Centre to Banks
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 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). The most frequent is the X2, 32 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (Stand A) and get off at Schwartzman Drive (opp), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Banks?
Between 31 minutes on the X2 and 54 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Penwortham, Howick Cross, Hutton, Much Hoole and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Banks?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:23 and the last around 22:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Banks?
Adult singles from Preston City Centre to Banks: £3.00 on the X2 and 2 (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.