40
40 Bus Times – Preston City Centre ↔ Morecambe
16:15
92 minBus Station 18:01MON-FRI · 15 services06:49 — 21:15
The 40 bus runs between Preston City Centre and Morecambe, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 91 stops.
Number 40 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 CentreFulwoodBroughtonBartonNorth PlanksBilsborrowBrockCatterallBowgreaveBondsGarstangCabusFortonBay HorseHampson GreenGalgateLancaster UniversityBailriggScotforthGreavesLancaster City CentreSkertonRyelandsScale HallWhite LundMorecambe
Where does the 40 bus stop?
The 40 serves 91 stops passing through Preston City Centre, Fulwood, Broughton, Barton, North Planks, Bilsborrow, Brock, Catterall, Bowgreave, Bonds, Garstang, Cabus, Forton, Bay Horse, Hampson Green, Galgate, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Scotforth, Greaves, Lancaster City Centre, Skerton, Ryelands, Scale Hall, White Lund and Morecambe. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 40 run on weekends?
Yes, the 40 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 40?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 40 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 40. 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 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 20 Jul 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 91 bus stops across 26 areas.