18 Lancaster circular via Bowerham, Freehold
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 10:05, last bus 18:05. Fares: adult single £1.80 — more.
Wanted a different 18? 57 other bus routes are numbered 18 elsewhere in the UK — see every 18 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 3) | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 |
| Common Garden Street (Stop C) | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
| Williamson Park Gates (by) | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 |
| Leisure Park (opp) | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 | 18:17 |
| Lancaster Farms Prison (by) | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:22 | 18:22 |
| Bus Station (Stand 13) | 10:33 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:33 | 15:33 | 16:33 | 17:33 | 18:33 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 18
Adult single £1.80
The same for any journey on the 18, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 August 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the 18
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Adult Single · Bay DayRider · Barrow DayRider · Bay MegaRider Xtra · Bay 7 Day MegaRider · Lancashire DayRider · North West Explorer · Barrow Plus DayRider
…and 29 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Route map
All stops on route 18
18 towards Lancaster Bus Station
All 28 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Lancaster City Centre
- George Street (Stand D) Lancaster City Centre
- Common Garden Street (Stop C) Lancaster City Centre
- Robert Street (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Swan Yard (opp) Moorlands
- Cathedral Primary School (o/s) Moorlands
- Balmoral Road (adj) Moorlands
- Wyresdale Road (by) Moorlands
- Williamson Park Gates (by) Moorlands
- Leisure Park (opp) Bowerham
- Wyresdale Road (adj) Bowerham
- Grab Lane (by) Standen Gate
- Wentworth Drive (by) Standen Gate
- Ridge Lea Hospital (by) Standen Gate
- Lancaster Farms Prison (by) Standen Gate
- Ridge Lea Hospital (o/s) Standen Gate
- Parkgate Drive (by) Standen Gate
- Williamson Park (by) Standen Gate
- Rifle Range (by) Freehold
- Royal Grammar School (adj) Freehold
- Tarbet Street (opp) Moorlands
- Ayr Street (opp) Moorlands
- Kirkes Road (by) Moorlands
- Cathedral Primary School (by) Moorlands
- Swan Yard (by) Moorlands
- Robert Street (by) Lancaster City Centre
- George Street (Stand D) Lancaster City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 13) Lancaster City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 October 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 November 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 19 July 2020 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 1 June 2020 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Lancashire County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/413 · Changes in Lancashire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 18 bus?
The first 18 departure leaves at 10:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 18 bus?
The last 18 leaves its first stop at 18:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 18 bus cost?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the 18: adult single £1.80. The 18 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 18 bus?
The 18 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/413. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.