Bus from Preston City Centre to Lea (Preston)
6 direct routes · 15–58 min · first bus 05:11, last bus 23:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lea (Preston) as of 11:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~18 min | 43 | Sat 39 · Sun 22 | 05:31 | 22:31 | Lancaster Road (Stop N) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 61 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~16 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 11 | 05:11 | 23:31 | Lancaster Road (Stop N) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 31 | Preston Bus | ~25 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:31 | 23:06 | Lancaster Road (Stop N) | Police Station (o/s) | — |
| 48 | Preston Bus | ~58 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:33 | 18:49 | Gardner Street (Stop Q) | Police Station (o/s) | Longsands & Sherwood |
| 75 | Archway Travel | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:45 | 19:45 | Railway Station (Stand C) | Lea Gate (opp) | — |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 5 | 06:15 | 19:15 | Railway Station (Stand C) | Nelson Drive (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 68 bus, 61 bus, 31 bus, 48 bus, 75 bus or 74 bus timetable.
Fares from Preston City Centre to Lea
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 Lea?
6 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Lea: the 68 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 61 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 31 (Preston Bus), the 48 (Preston Bus), the 75 (Archway Travel), the 74 (Archway Travel). The most frequent is the 68, 43 times each weekday — board at Lancaster Road (Stop N) and get off at Police Station (o/s), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Lea?
Between 15 minutes on the 75 and 58 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 Lea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:11 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Lea?
Adult singles from Preston City Centre to Lea: £2.70 on the 68 and 61 (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.