X8 Preston Bus Stn Stand 3 ↔ Lancaster BS Std 12
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 09:35, last bus 18:20.
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 3) | 09:35 |
|---|---|
| Lightfoot Lane (opp) | 09:46 |
| Bus Station (Stand 12) | 10:16 |
Route map
All stops on route X8
X8 towards Lancaster BS Std 12
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Preston City Centre
- Ripon Street (by) Fulwood
- Black Bull Garstang Rd (o/s) Fulwood
- Lightfoot Lane (opp) Fulwood
- Bus Station (Stand 12) Lancaster City Centre
X8 towards Preston Bus Stn Stand 3
- Bus Station (Stand 5) Lancaster City Centre
- Parklands (by) Fulwood
- Brookside Road (opp) Fulwood
- Moor Park Gates (by) Fulwood
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Preston City 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 09:35 (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 18:20. 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.