🚌 Bus from Thornton to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 94 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 19:53 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Archway Travel | ~94 min | 22 | 05:53 | 19:53 | Pheasants Wood (opp) |
| 74 | Archway Travel | ~76 min | 21 | 05:41 | 19:41 | Centre (Stop 1) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Thornton to Preston City Centre?
Around 94 minutes on the 75, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Thornton to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 75) leaves around 05:53 and the last around 19:53. Check the route timetable 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.