42 Lancaster to Garstang via Scotforth, Forton
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 15:10, last bus 15:10. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:10 |
|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 8) | 15:10 |
| Common Garden Street (Stop B) | 15:16 |
| Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) | 15:28 |
| Belle Vue Terrace (by) | 15:31 |
| Underpass (by) | 15:42 |
| Cartmel College (by) | 15:46 |
| Crossroads (by) | 15:49 |
| Station Lane (by) | 15:57 |
| Wyre Lane (by) | 16:01 |
| Bridge Street (by) | 16:04 |
| Sainsbury's (opp) | · |
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.
Fares on the 42
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Roy.Lan.Infirmary | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.80 | £1.80 | Greaves Belle Vue T | |||||||||||||||
| £2.10 | £1.80 | £1.80 | Hall Park Scotforth | ||||||||||||||
| £2.10 | £2.10 | £1.80 | £1.80 | Whinfell/Boot & Shoe | |||||||||||||
| £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £1.80 | £1.80 | HealthInnovationCtr | ||||||||||||
| £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | UNI Sports Centre | |||||||||||
| £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | University | ||||||||||
| £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £2.10 | Alexandra Prk | |||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.80 | AllSt.GALGATE | ||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.80 | £1.80 | GALGATE All Stops | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Forton Bay Horse | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £1.80 | AllSt.Forton | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £1.80 | £1.80 | Forton All Stops | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Cabus Stn Lane A6 | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.80 | Cabus Gubberford Ln | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Garstang GrahamRd | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £1.80 | Garstang Golf Club |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is LANCASTER Centre.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the 42
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Bay DayRider · Kendal DayRider · Bay MegaRider Xtra · Bay 7 Day MegaRider · Lancashire DayRider · North West Explorer · Bay 28 Day MegaRider
…and 23 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.
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 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, 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 42
42 towards Garstang
All 50 stops
- 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
- Graham Road (by) Garstang
- Green Lane (opp) Garstang
- Wyre Lane (by) Garstang
- Fairfield (by) Garstang
- Wyreside Close (opp) Garstang
- Bridge Street (by) Garstang
- Windsor Road (by) Garstang
- Windsor Gardens (by) Garstang
- Aldi (by) Garstang
- Sainsbury's (opp) Garstang
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 1 December 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/98 · Registration PC0002407/355 · Changes in Blackpool Borough Council · All service changes →
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?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the 42: adult single £1.80 to £3.00. 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). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/98. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.