31 Preston to Lea via Plungington, Ashton-on-Ribble

Operated by Preston Bus. Registered as running via Savick Estate. First bus 05:59, last bus 23:31. 58 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Lea from Bus Station (Stand 9): 06:30, 06:50, 07:30

Next towards Preston from Dodney Drive (by): 05:59, 06:19, 06:56

Wanted a different 31? 48 other bus routes are numbered 31 elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Lea, Aldfield Avenue · Monday to Friday · 28 journeys
Stop 06:3006:5007:3008:0008:4009:1009:4010:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:2016:0016:4017:1517:5018:2519:0520:0521:0522:0523:05
Bus Station (Stand 39) ··························22:0523:05
Bus Station (Stand 9) 06:3006:5007:3008:0008:4009:1009:4010:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:2016:0016:4017:1517:5018:2519:0520:0521:05··
Balcarres Road (opp) 06:4007:0407:4408:1408:5209:2209:5210:2210:5211:2211:5212:2212:5213:2213:5214:2214:5415:3416:1416:5417:2918:0418:3619:1520:1521:1522:1523:15
Turning Circle (by) 06:4807:1307:5308:2309:0109:3110:0110:3111:0111:3112:0112:3113:0113:3114:0114:3115:0515:4516:2517:0517:4018:1518:4419:2320:2321:2322:2323:23
Dodney Drive (by) 06:5607:2208:0208:3209:1009:4010:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1415:5416:3417:1417:4918:2418:5219:3120:3121:3122:3123:31

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Preston Bus whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the 31

Preston Bus publishes singles on this route for adults.

£1 Single · Adult Single · Evening Single

Ticket types come from Preston Bus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 6 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Preston Bus.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Preston Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 31

31 towards Lea

All 27 stops
  1. Bus Station (Stand 39) Preston City Centre
  2. Bus Station (Stand 9) Preston City Centre
  3. Lancaster Road (Stop N) Preston City Centre
  4. Ring Way (Stand R) Preston City Centre
  5. Corporation Street (CS1) Preston City Centre
  6. 53 Degrees (Stop U1) University
  7. Ashmoor Street (opp) Plungington
  8. Barlow Street (opp) Plungington
  9. Ripon Street (opp) Plungington
  10. Lulworth Ave (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  11. Roebuck School (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  12. Parker Street (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  13. Balcarres Road (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  14. Stock Rd (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  15. Newton Road (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  16. Cottam Lane Surgery (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  17. Birch Avenue (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  18. Clifton Avenue (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  19. Elm Avenue (by) Savick
  20. Queensway (by) Savick
  21. Lichfield Road (by) Savick
  22. Turning Circle (by) Savick
  23. Ainsdale Drive (opp) Savick
  24. Weeton Place (by) Larches
  25. Police Station (o/s) Lea
  26. The Pig & Whistle (by) Lea
  27. Dodney Drive (by) Lea

31 towards Preston

All 31 stops
  1. Dodney Drive (by) Lea
  2. Greenside Avenue (by) Lea
  3. Lea Club (opp) Lea
  4. The Pig & Whistle (opp) Lea
  5. Police Station (opp) Lea
  6. Weeton Place (opp) Larches
  7. Ainsdale Drive (by) Savick
  8. Greendale Mews (by) Savick
  9. Turning Circle (by) Savick
  10. Lichfield Road (opp) Savick
  11. Queensway (opp) Savick
  12. Elm Avenue (opp) Savick
  13. Cedar Avenue (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  14. Birch Avenue (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  15. Cottam Lane Surgery (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  16. Pedders Lane (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  17. Newton Road (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  18. Lane Ends (Stop 5) Ashton-on-Ribble
  19. Balcarres Road (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  20. Inkerman Street (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  21. Roebuck Street (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  22. Lulworth Avenue (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  23. Greenbank Street (by) Plungington
  24. Ripon Street (by) Plungington
  25. Barlow Street (by) Plungington
  26. Harcourt Street (by) Plungington
  27. Ashmoor Street (by) Plungington
  28. 53 Degrees (Stop U2) University
  29. Corporation Street (Stand CS3) Preston City Centre
  30. Ring Way (R1) Preston City Centre
  31. Arrival Stand (Stand 0) Preston City Centre

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0001777/11 · Changes in Lancashire County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Preston City CentreAshton-on-RibbleLeaPlungingtonSavickLarchesUniversity

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 31 bus?

The first 31 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:59 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 31 bus?

The last 31 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:31. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 31 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Preston Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 31 bus?

The 31 is operated by Preston Bus.

Timetable data from Preston Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0001777/11. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.