Bus from Tarleton to Bretherton
8 direct routes · 2–13 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bretherton as of 05:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tarleton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~2 min | 31 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 06:45 | 22:50 | Back Lane (opp) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~4 min | 21 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:21 | 23:41 | Cock and Bottle (by) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
| 2A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~4 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 07:27 | 23:02 | Cock and Bottle (by) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 838, 723, 883, 741, 722
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 838 | Redline Travel | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Cock and Bottle (opp) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
| 723 | Don Fraser Coaches | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:27 | 08:27 | Cock and Bottle (by) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
| 883 | Saunders of Preston | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:25 | 08:25 | Cock and Bottle (opp) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
| 741 | Shane Nuttall | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Cock and Bottle (by) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
| 722 | Saunders of Preston | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | Cock and Bottle (by) | Toll Bar (by) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tarleton 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 X2 bus, 2 bus, 2A bus, 838 bus, 723 bus, 883 bus, 741 bus or 722 bus timetable.
Fares from Tarleton to Bretherton
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 Tarleton to Bretherton?
8 routes run directly from Tarleton to Bretherton: the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 838 (Redline Travel), the 723 (Don Fraser Coaches), the 883 (Saunders of Preston), the 741 (Shane Nuttall), the 722 (Saunders of Preston). The most frequent is the X2, 31 times each weekday — board at Back Lane (opp) and get off at Toll Bar (by), about 2 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tarleton to Bretherton?
Between 2 minutes on the X2 and 13 on the 838, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tarleton to Bretherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tarleton to Bretherton?
Adult singles from Tarleton to Bretherton: £3.00 on the X2, 2 and 2A (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.