X8 Chorley Interchange Stand Q ↔ Preston Bus Stn Stand 3
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:55, last bus 19:05.
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.
| Bus Station (Stand Q) | 08:55 |
|---|---|
| Village Centre (adj) | 09:07 |
| St Aidens Church (opp) | 09:16 |
| Bus Station (Stand 3) | 09:29 |
Route map
All stops on route X8
X8 towards Preston Bus Stn Stand 3
- Bus Station (Stand Q) Chorley Town Centre
- Hospital Stop 1 Chorley Hospital
- Swansey Garage (opp) Whittle-le-Woods
- Pines Hotel (opp) Clayton Green
- Village Centre (adj) Clayton Brook
- Hob Inn (opp) Bamber Bridge
- St Aidens Church (opp) Bamber Bridge
- Cinnamon Hill Drive (by) Walton-le-Dale
- Edward Street (by) Walton-le-Dale
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Preston City Centre
X8 towards Chorley Interchange Stand Q
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Preston City Centre
- Edward Street (opp) Walton-le-Dale
- Cinnamon Hill Drive (opp) Walton-le-Dale
- Brownedge St Marys (by) Bamber Bridge
- Hob Inn (o/s) Bamber Bridge
- Village Centre (by) Clayton Brook
- Sheep Hill Lane (opp) Clayton Green
- Swansey Garage (by) Whittle-le-Woods
- Hospital Stop 2 Chorley Hospital
- Bus Station (Stand Q) Chorley Town Centre
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Chorley and Preston given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Preston and Lancaster given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Lancaster and Windermere given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Windermere and Keswick given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X8 bus?
The first X8 departure leaves at 08:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X8 bus?
The last X8 leaves its first stop at 19:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X8 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 X8 bus?
The X8 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.