🚌 Bus from Preston City Centre to Blackburn
2 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 23:00, last bus 23:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~36 min | 2 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Bus Station (Stand C) |
| 59 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~30 min | 1 | 22:10 | 22:10 | Bus Station (Stand 36) |
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 Blackburn?
2 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Blackburn: the 152 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 59 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Blackburn?
Around 36 minutes on the 152, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Blackburn?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 152) leaves around 23:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Blackburn?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.