🚌 Bus from Preston City Centre to Lancaster City Centre
4 direct routes · about 76 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~76 min | 14 | 07:00 | 21:15 | Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| 41 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~71 min | 2 | 22:15 | 23:15 | Bus Station (Stand 37) |
| 181 | National Express | ~35 min | 2 | 02:25 | 02:25 | Bus Station (Stand A) |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~41 min | 1 | 09:35 | 09:35 | Bus Station (Stand 3) |
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 Lancaster City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Lancaster City Centre: the 40 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 181 (National Express), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Lancaster City Centre?
Around 76 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Lancaster City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 40) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Lancaster City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.