X8 Preston to Lancaster via Fulwood
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 09:35, last bus 18:20. Fares: adult single £2.70 to £8.00 — more.
Wanted a different X8? 9 other bus routes are numbered X8 elsewhere in the UK — see every X8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:35 |
|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 3) | 09:35 |
| Lightfoot Lane (opp) | 09:46 |
| Bus Station (Stand 12) | 10:16 |
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 X8
Adult single £2.70 to £8.00 · Child single £1.80 to £5.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £8.00 | Caton Rd P&R | |
|---|---|---|
| £2.70 | £8.00 | Preston Bus Stn |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is All Stops Fulwood.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 5 April 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the X8
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Return · Single · Chorley DayRider · Lancashire DayRider · Preston Citi DayRider · Central Lancs DayRider · Chorley 7 Day MegaRider · Chorley 28 Day MegaRider
…and 12 more tickets on this route.
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: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route X8
X8 towards Lancaster
All 5 stops
- 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
All 5 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Withdrawal from 2 November 2026 Operating between Preston and Lancaster given service number X8 effective from 02 November 2026.
- Withdrawal from 2 November 2026 Operating between Lancaster and Windermere given service number X8 effective from 02 November 2026.
- Service change effective 8 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 28 March 2026 Saturdays only.
- New service effective 28 March 2026 Saturdays only.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/546 · Registration PC0002407/547 · Registration PC0002407/548 · Changes in Lancashire County Council · 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?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the X8: adult single £2.70 to £8.00, child single £1.80 to £5.20. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the X8 takes part in the England fare cap. 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.
Is the X8 bus being withdrawn?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire has registered the withdrawal of the X8 with the Traffic Commissioner, effective 2 November 2026. A registered withdrawal is the operator's formal notice that it intends to stop running the service; operators do sometimes re-register before that date, and the local transport authority can tender a replacement.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/546. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.