L1 Caton Road circular via Lancaster
Operated by Lonsdale Buses. First bus 06:05, last bus 21:05. 27 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.
Wanted a different L1? 6 other bus routes are numbered L1 elsewhere in the UK — see every L1 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:05 | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:40 | 08:20 | 09:00 | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 14:45 | 15:20 | 16:05 | 16:50 | 17:35 | 18:20 | 19:00 | 19:35 | 20:05 | 20:35 | 21:05 |
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| Park and Ride (by) | 06:05 | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:40 | 08:20 | 09:00 | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 14:45 | 15:20 | 16:05 | 16:50 | 17:35 | 18:20 | 19:00 | 19:35 | 20:05 | 20:35 | 21:05 |
| Infirmary (o/s) | 06:15 | 06:45 | 07:15 | 07:53 | 08:33 | 09:10 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:55 | 15:33 | 16:18 | 17:03 | 17:48 | 18:30 | 19:10 | 19:45 | 20:15 | 20:45 | 21:15 |
| Bus Station (Stand 4) | 06:20 | 06:50 | 07:20 | 08:00 | 08:40 | 09:15 | 09:50 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 15:00 | 15:43 | 16:28 | 17:13 | 17:58 | 18:35 | 19:15 | 19:50 | 20:20 | 20:50 | 21:20 |
| Park and Ride (by) | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:10 | 08:50 | 09:25 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:10 | 15:58 | 16:43 | 17:28 | 18:13 | 18:45 | 19:25 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:00 | 21:30 |
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.
Tickets on the L1
Lonsdale Buses publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Day Ticket · P&R Weekly · P&R Adult Return · P&R Child Return · Return Ticket
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Lonsdale Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Lonsdale Buses.
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 Lonsdale Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing 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 L1
L1 towards Park and Ride
All 12 stops
- Park and Ride (by) Caton Road
- Business Park (opp) Caton Road
- Sainsburys (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Pointer (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (o/s) Lancaster City Centre
- Queens Square (by) Lancaster City Centre
- China Street (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 4) Lancaster City Centre
- Skerton Bridge (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Lancaster Business Park (o/s) Caton Road
- Park and Ride (by) Caton Road
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 6 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 June 2021 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 May 2021 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 12 April 2021 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 9 January 2021 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Lancashire County Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1016989/59 · Changes in Lancashire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first L1 bus?
The first L1 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last L1 bus?
The last L1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the L1 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Lonsdale Buses sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the L1 bus?
The L1 is operated by Lonsdale Buses.
Timetable data from Lonsdale Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Lonsdale Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 3 July 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1016989/59. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.