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2 Bus Times – Preston City Centre ↔ Southport
Roadworks - Mary Street
Due to roadworks on Mary Street, bus services are not serving the following roads: Mary Street, Frances Street, High Street & Oswald Road. All services that normally serve these roads are diverting vi...
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36 minWellington Street 15:1814:45
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276 minWellington Street 19:15MON-FRI · 24 services05:55 — 23:30
The 2 bus runs between Preston City Centre and Southport, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 158 stops.
Number 2 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
Preston City CentreBroadgatePenworthamHowick CrossHuttonLongtonWalmer BridgeHall CarrMuch HooleBrethertonTarletonBecconsallHesketh BankHundred EndBanksCrossensChurchtownSouthport
Where does the 2 bus stop?
The 2 serves 158 stops passing through Preston City Centre, Broadgate, Penwortham, Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr, Much Hoole, Bretherton, Tarleton, Becconsall, Hesketh Bank, Hundred End, Banks, Crossens, Churchtown and Southport. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 2 run on weekends?
Yes, the 2 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 2?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 2 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 2. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS SIRI-SX for disruption alerts · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 19 Jul 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 158 bus stops across 18 areas.