Bus from Thornton (Lancashire) to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 20:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 12:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thornton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Archway Travel | ~80 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:11 | 20:11 | Centre (Stop 1) | Ring Way (R1) | Little Thornton, Skippool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Hardhorn, High Cross, Normoss & 6 more |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~77 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 05:41 | 19:41 | Centre (Stop 1) | Ring Way (R1) | Little Thornton, Skippool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Little Singleton, Larbreck, Little Eccleston & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thornton 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 75 bus or 74 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Thornton to Preston City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Thornton to Preston City Centre: the 75 (Archway Travel), the 74 (Archway Travel). The most frequent is the 75, 15 times each weekday — board at Centre (Stop 1) and get off at Ring Way (R1), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thornton to Preston City Centre?
Around 80 minutes on the 75, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Little Thornton, Skippool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Hardhorn and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thornton to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 20:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thornton to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.