721 Preston to Frenchwood via Ribbleton, Moor Nook
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 07:51, last bus 15:11. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.20 — more.
Wanted a different 721? 6 other bus routes are numbered 721 elsewhere in the UK — see every 721 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:51 | 07:52 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 24) | 07:51 | 07:52 |
| Acregate Lane (opp) | 07:59 | 08:00 |
| Ribble Lodge (by) | 08:02 | 08:03 |
| Moor Nook Shops (by) | 08:05 | 08:06 |
| Hesketh Road (by) | 08:08 | 08:09 |
| Brockholes Brow (by) | 08:15 | 08:16 |
| Skeffington Road (opp) | 08:20 | 08:21 |
| Christ The King RCHS (by) | 08:30 | 08:31 |
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 721
Adult single £1.20 · Adult return £2.30 · Child single £1.20 · Child return £2.30
The same for any journey on the 721, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 5 April 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the 721
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Return · Single · Preston Citi DayRider · Preston Citi Group DayRider · Preston Citi 7 Day MegaRider · Preston Citi 28 Day MegaRider
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 April 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, 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 721
721 towards Frenchwood
All 35 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 24) Preston City Centre
- Lancaster Road (Stand K) Preston City Centre
- Pole Street (Stand I) Preston City Centre
- H M Prison (opp) Ribbleton Lane
- Swan Street (opp) Ribbleton Lane
- Gillett Street (by) Ribbleton Lane
- Skeffington Road (opp) Ribbleton Lane
- Acregate Lane (opp) Ribbleton Lane
- Morris Road (by) Ribbleton
- Cromwell Road (by) Ribbleton
- Ribble Lodge (by) Ribbleton
- Library (by) Ribbleton
- Bayliss Close (by) Ribbleton
- Sir Tom Finney School (opp) Ribbleton
- Primary School (by) Moor Nook
- Moor Nook Shops (by) Moor Nook
- Grizedale Crescent (o/s) Moor Nook
- The Glades (by) Ribbleton
- Bay Road (opp) Ribbleton
- Waverley Gardens (opp) Ribbleton
- Hesketh Road (by) Ribbleton
- Tudor Avenue (by) Farringdon Park
- Brockholes Brow (by) Farringdon Park
- Hesketh Arms (opp) Farringdon Park
- Waldon Street (by) Fishwick
- Acregate Lane (opp) Fishwick
- Skeffington Road (opp) Fishwick
- Centenary Mill (opp) Fishwick
- St Mary's Street (opp) Fishwick
- Queen Street (opp) Frenchwood
- Ashleigh Street (by) Frenchwood
- Mellings Fold (opp) Frenchwood
- Ashworth Grove (opp) Frenchwood
- Carlton Drive (opp) Frenchwood
- Christ The King RCHS (by) Frenchwood
721 towards Preston
All 32 stops
- Christ The King RCHS (by) Frenchwood
- Malvern Road (by) Frenchwood
- Mellings Fold (by) Frenchwood
- Frenchwood Avenue (by) Frenchwood
- Queen Street (adj) Frenchwood
- London Road (by) Fishwick
- Centenary Mill (by) Fishwick
- Skeffington Road (by) Fishwick
- Acregate Lane (by) Fishwick
- Ribbleton Park (by) Fishwick
- Hesketh Arms (o/s) Farringdon Park
- Tudor Avenue (by) Farringdon Park
- Brockholes Brow (by) Farringdon Park
- Ripon Terrace (by) Farringdon Park
- Hesketh Road (opp) Ribbleton
- Waverley Gardens (by) Ribbleton
- Bay Road (adj) Ribbleton
- The Green (opp) Ribbleton
- Primary School (opp) Moor Nook
- Sir Tom Finney School (o/s) Ribbleton
- Cavendish Drive (by) Ribbleton
- Library (opp) Ribbleton
- Ribble Lodge (opp) Ribbleton
- Cemetery Gates (by) Ribbleton
- Cromwell Road (opp) Ribbleton
- Blackpool Road (by) Ribbleton
- Acregate Lane (adj) Ribbleton Lane
- Skeffington Road (by) Ribbleton Lane
- Swan Street (by) Ribbleton Lane
- H M Prison (by) Ribbleton Lane
- Percy Street (by) Preston City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 24) Preston City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 1 November 2026 Preston → Christ the King School
- New service effective 8 March 2026 Monday to Friday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/534 · Changes in Lancashire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 721 bus?
The first 721 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:51 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 721 bus?
The last 721 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:11. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 721 bus cost?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the 721: adult single £1.20, adult return £2.30, child single £1.20, child return £2.30. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 721 bus?
The 721 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is the 721 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 721 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 November 2026. See the registration record for details.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/534. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.