Bus from Preston City Centre to Cottam (Preston)
4 direct routes · 13–48 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cottam (Preston) as of 12:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Preston Bus | ~13 min | 31 | Sat 31 · Sun 11 | 05:30 | 23:11 | Lancaster Road (Stop N) | The Villas (opp) | — |
| 44 | Preston Bus | ~32 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 10 | 06:09 | 22:45 | Railway Station (Stand C) | The Villas (by) | Nog Tow |
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~48 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:33 | 18:49 | Gardner Street (Stop Q) | The Villas (opp) | Longsands & Sherwood |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~17 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 5 | 06:15 | 19:15 | Railway Station (Stand C) | Lea Road Turning Circle (by) | — |
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 43 bus, 44 bus, 48 bus or 74 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Preston City Centre to Cottam?
4 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Cottam: the 43 (Preston Bus), the 44 (Preston Bus), the 48 (Preston Bus), the 74 (Archway Travel). The most frequent is the 43, 31 times each weekday — board at Lancaster Road (Stop N) and get off at The Villas (opp), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Cottam?
Between 13 minutes on the 43 and 48 on the 48, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Cottam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Cottam?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.