🚌 Bus from Ribbleton to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 23:04 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Preston Bus | ~12 min | 87 | 05:32 | 23:04 | Ribble Lodge (opp) |
| 721 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~18 min | 2 | 15:27 | 15:28 | Hesketh Road (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ribbleton 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 Ribbleton to Preston City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Ribbleton to Preston City Centre: the 8 (Preston Bus), the 721 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Ribbleton to Preston City Centre?
Around 12 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ribbleton to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 05:32 and the last around 23:04. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ribbleton to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.