🚌 Bus from Preston City Centre to Lea
5 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~22 min | 65 | 05:30 | 22:30 | Bus Station (Stand 4) |
| 61 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~20 min | 42 | 05:10 | 23:30 | Bus Station (Stand 5) |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~20 min | 19 | 06:10 | 19:10 | Bus Station (Stand 7) |
| 31 | Preston Bus | ~26 min | 4 | 22:05 | 23:05 | Bus Station (Stand 39) |
| 19A | Preston Bus | ~18 min | 2 | 22:27 | 23:27 | Bus Station (Stand 38) |
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 Lea?
5 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Lea: the 68 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 61 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 74 (Archway Travel), the 31 (Preston Bus), the 19A (Preston Bus).
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Lea?
Around 22 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Lea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 68) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Lea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.