Bus from Preston City Centre to Rufford
1 direct route · about 48 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rufford as of 12:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~48 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 05:50 | 22:32 | Waterstones (Stand F) | Cousins Lane (opp) | Penwortham, Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & 4 more |
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 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Preston City Centre to Rufford
- £3.00 adult single on the 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
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 Rufford?
The 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) runs directly from Preston City Centre to Rufford. Board at Waterstones (Stand F) and get off at Cousins Lane (opp); the journey takes about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Rufford?
Around 48 minutes on the 2A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Penwortham, Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Rufford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 22:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Rufford?
An adult single from Preston City Centre to Rufford is £3.00 on the 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Waterstones (Stand F) to Cousins Lane (opp). 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.