43 Preston Bus Stn ↔ Royal Preston Hospital
Operated by Preston Bus. First bus 05:30, last bus 23:26. 84 journeys on weekdays.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Royal Preston Hospital · Monday to Friday towards Royal Preston Hospital · Saturday towards Royal Preston Hospital · Sunday towards Preston Bus Stn · Monday to Friday towards Preston Bus Stn · Saturday towards Preston Bus Stn · Sunday
| Bus Station (Stand 38) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 22:10 | 23:10 |
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| Bus Station (Stand 10) | 05:30 | 06:05 | 06:35 | 07:00 | 07:35 | 08:07 | 08:40 | 08:45 | 09:15 | 09:45 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 14:45 | 15:20 | 15:45 | 15:55 | 16:32 | 16:45 | 17:05 | 17:40 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 19:20 | 20:10 | 21:10 | · | · |
| Ancient Oak (by) | 05:43 | 06:18 | 06:48 | 07:13 | 07:48 | 08:21 | 08:54 | 09:00 | 09:29 | 09:59 | 10:00 | 10:29 | 10:59 | 11:00 | 11:29 | 12:00 | 11:59 | 12:29 | 12:59 | 13:00 | 13:29 | 14:00 | 13:59 | 14:29 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:36 | 16:00 | 16:14 | 16:51 | 17:00 | 17:24 | 17:59 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 18:59 | 19:32 | 20:22 | 21:22 | 22:22 | 23:22 |
| Miller Lane (opp) | 05:51 | 06:26 | 06:56 | 07:21 | 07:57 | 08:30 | 09:02 | 09:08 | 09:37 | 10:07 | 10:08 | 10:37 | 11:07 | 11:08 | 11:37 | 12:08 | 12:07 | 12:37 | 13:07 | 13:08 | 13:37 | 14:08 | 14:07 | 14:37 | 15:09 | 15:08 | 15:45 | 16:08 | 16:23 | 17:00 | 17:08 | 17:33 | 18:08 | 18:08 | 18:39 | 19:08 | 19:07 | 19:39 | 20:29 | 21:29 | 22:29 | 23:29 |
| Wychnor Turning Circle (by) | 05:57 | 06:32 | 07:02 | 07:27 | 08:05 | 08:38 | 09:08 | 09:13 | 09:43 | 10:13 | 10:13 | 10:43 | 11:13 | 11:13 | 11:43 | 12:13 | 12:13 | 12:43 | 13:13 | 13:13 | 13:43 | 14:13 | 14:13 | 14:44 | 15:16 | 15:13 | 15:52 | 16:13 | 16:31 | 17:08 | 17:13 | 17:41 | 18:16 | 18:13 | 18:46 | 19:13 | 19:13 | 19:44 | 20:34 | 21:34 | 22:34 | 23:34 |
| Royal Preston Hospital Grounds (Stop 1) | 06:07 | 06:42 | 07:12 | 07:37 | 08:16 | 08:50 | 09:18 | 09:23 | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:23 | 13:53 | 14:23 | 14:23 | 14:54 | 15:28 | 15:23 | 16:04 | 16:23 | 16:43 | 17:20 | 17:23 | 17:53 | 18:26 | 18:23 | 18:56 | 19:23 | 19:23 | 19:52 | 20:42 | 21:42 | 22:42 | 23:42 |
Route map
All stops on route 43
43 towards Royal Preston Hospital
- Bus Station (Stand 38) Preston City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 10) Preston City Centre
- Lancaster Road (Stop N) Preston City Centre
- Ring Way (Stand R) Preston City Centre
- Corporation Street (CS1) Preston City Centre
- 53 Degrees (Stop U1) University
- The Guild (by) Maudlands
- Carlton Street (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
- Water Lane (adj) Ashton-on-Ribble
- Fazackerley Street (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
- The Villas (opp) Cottam
- Ancient Oak (by) Cottam
- Primary School (by) Cottam
- Minster Park (by) Cottam
- Keats Way (opp) Cottam
- Bampton Drive (opp) Cottam
- Cottam Cross (by) Cottam
- Sidgreaves Lane (adj) Cottam
- Lea Road (opp) Cottam
- Hoyles Lane East (adj) Cottam
- Applewood Road (by) Cottam
- Miller Lane (opp) Cottam
- Maxy House Road (by) Cottam
- Sandy Lane (by) Cottam
- Discovery Drive (by) Fulwood
- Wychnor (opp) Fulwood
- Cheltenham Crescent (by) Fulwood
- Carnoustie Close (opp) Fulwood
- Wychnor Turning Circle (by) Fulwood
- Carnoustie Close (by) Fulwood
- Grasshoppers RUFC (by) Fulwood
- Lansdown Hill (opp) Fulwood
- Belton Hill (opp) Fulwood
- Lightfoot Close (adj) Fulwood
- Parklands (by) Fulwood
- Brookside Road (opp) Fulwood
- Royal Preston Hospital Grounds (Stop 1) Sharoe Green
43 towards Preston Bus Stn
- Royal Preston Hospital Grounds (Stop 1) Sharoe Green
- Booths (opp) Sharoe Green
- Blackbull Lane (by) Sharoe Green
- Black Bull Garstang Rd (o/s) Fulwood
- Brookside Road (by) Fulwood
- Lightfoot Lane (opp) Fulwood
- Hazelmere Rd (by) Fulwood
- Belton Hill (by) Fulwood
- Lansdown Hill (by) Fulwood
- Carnoustie Close (opp) Fulwood
- Wychnor (by) Fulwood
- Wychnor Turning Circle (by) Fulwood
- Carnoustie Close (by) Fulwood
- Cheltenham Crescent (opp) Fulwood
- Discovery Drive (opp) Fulwood
- Sandy Lane (adj) Cottam
- St Andrews Church (opp) Cottam
- Maxy House Road (opp) Cottam
- Miller Lane (by) Cottam
- Applewood Road (opp) Cottam
- Hoyles Lane East (by) Cottam
- Sidgreaves Lane (by) Cottam
- Lea Road (by) Cottam
- Cottam Cross (opp) Cottam
- Keats Way (by) Cottam
- Bampton Drive (by) Cottam
- Primary School (opp) Cottam
- Minster Park (opp) Cottam
- The Villas (by) Cottam
- The Ancient Oak (opp) Cottam
- Fazackerley Street (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
- Carlton Street (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
- Water Lane (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
- Maudland Bank (opp) Maudlands
- 53 Degrees (Stop U2) University
- Corporation Street (Stand CS3) Preston City Centre
- Ring Way (R1) Preston City Centre
- Arrival Stand (Stand 0) Preston City Centre
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 9 Mar 2026 Operating between Preston and Royal Preston Hospital given service number 43 effective from 09 March 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 43 bus?
The first 43 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 43 bus?
The last 43 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:26. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 43 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 43 bus?
The 43 is operated by Preston Bus.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.