8 Lancaster City Centre ↔ Bus Station

Operated by Lonsdale Buses. First bus 07:50, last bus 17:45. 12 journeys on weekdays.

The 8 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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.

8 towards Bus Station — Monday to Friday (12 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand 20) ············
Marshaw Road (opp) 07:5008:2308:5309:5310:5311:5312:5313:5314:5315:5316:5317:53
Whernside Road (by) 07:5308:2708:5709:5710:5711:5712:5713:5714:5715:5716:5717:57
Hindburn Place (by) 07:5608:3009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:00
Bus Station (Stand 20) 08:0108:1508:4509:4510:4511:4512:4513:4514:4515:4516:4517:45

Route map

All stops on route 8

8 towards Bus Station

  1. Bus Station (Stand 20) Lancaster City Centre
  2. Sainsbury's Layby Lancaster City Centre
  3. Greyhound Bridge (by) Skerton
  4. Carlisle Bridge (adj) Ryelands
  5. Marshaw Road (opp) Ryelands
  6. Spar (by) Scale Hall
  7. Whernside Road (by) St Chads
  8. Lupton Place (by) Ryelands
  9. Ainsdale Close (opp) St Chads
  10. Carlisle Bridge (by) Ryelands
  11. Hindburn Place (by) Ryelands
  12. Our Ladys RCHS (by) Skerton
  13. Red Cross (o/s) Skerton
  14. Skerton Bridge (opp) Lancaster City Centre
  15. Sainsburys (opp) Lancaster City Centre
  16. Bus Station (Stand 20) Lancaster City Centre

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 8 bus?

The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 8 bus?

The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 8 bus cost?

The 8 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. Lonsdale Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 8 bus?

The 8 is operated by Lonsdale Buses.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.