42 Garstang ↔ Lancaster City Centre
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 15:10, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus by area.
Timetable
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.
| Bus Station (Stand 8) | 15:10 | 15:10 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Garden Street (Stop B) | 15:16 | 15:16 |
| Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) | 15:28 | 15:28 |
| Belle Vue Terrace (by) | 15:31 | 15:31 |
| Underpass (by) | 15:42 | 15:42 |
| Cartmel College (by) | 15:46 | 15:46 |
| Crossroads (by) | 15:49 | 15:49 |
| Station Lane (by) | 15:57 | 15:57 |
| Wyre Lane (by) | 16:01 | 16:01 |
| Bridge Street (by) | · | 16:04 |
| Sainsbury's (opp) | 16:04 | · |
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Garstang
- Bus Station (Stand 8) Lancaster City Centre
- George Street (Stand D) Lancaster City Centre
- Common Garden Street (Stop B) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Pointer (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Bridge Road (by) Greaves
- Islamic College (o/s) Haverbreaks
- Islamic College (opp) Haverbreaks
- Bridge Road (opp) Greaves
- Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Sulby Drive (opp) Greaves
- Belle Vue Terrace (by) Greaves
- Lily Grove (by) Greaves
- Rutland Avenue (by) Scotforth
- Hall Park (opp) Scotforth
- Boot and Shoe (by) Scotforth
- Whinfell Drive (by) Scotforth
- Care Home (by) Scotforth
- Health Innovation Campus (by) Bailrigg
- Sports Centre (by) Lancaster University
- Underpass (by) Lancaster University
- Management School (by) Lancaster University
- Lonsdale College (by) Lancaster University
- Cartmel College (by) Lancaster University
- Hazelrigg Lane (by) Galgate
- Police Station (o/s) Galgate
- Crossroads (by) Galgate
- Plough Hotel (opp) Galgate
- Hampson Lane (opp) Hampson Green
- Bay Horse Crossroads (by) Bay Horse
- Pennine Garage (opp) Forton
- Forton Bank (by) Forton
- School Lane (opp) Forton
- Sunny Bank Nurseries (opp) Forton
- New Holly (by) Forton
- Middle Holly Cottage (opp) Forton
- Station Lane (by) Cabus
- Claylands Park (by) Cabus
- Snapewood Lane (by) Cabus
- Gubberford Lane (by) Cabus
- Green Lane (opp) Garstang
- Graham Road (by) Garstang
- Wyre Lane (by) Garstang
- Fairfield (by) Garstang
- Wyreside Close (opp) Garstang
- Bridge Street (by) Garstang
- Windsor Road (by) Garstang
- Windsor Gardens (by) Garstang
- Sainsbury's (opp) Garstang
- Aldi (by) Garstang
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
The 42 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 42 bus?
The 42 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). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.