45
Preston City Centre ↔ Blackburn Town Centre Bus Times
06:30
82 minBlackburn Bus Stn 07:4907:20
132 minBlackburn Bus Stn 08:3908:25
197 minBlackburn Bus Stn 09:4409:30
262 minBlackburn Bus Stn 10:4910:30
322 minBlackburn Bus Stn 11:4911:30
382 minBlackburn Bus Stn 12:49SATURDAY · 17 services06:30 — 23:00
The 45 bus runs between Preston City Centre and Blackburn Town Centre, operated by Vision Bus. This route has 74 stops. Looking like 13°C and clear for the next bus at 06:30. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Fares & Tickets
Return
£1.90
Standard
£2.20
Return
£3.70
Passes through:
Preston City CentreFulwoodSharoe GreenBroughtonGoosnarghWhittinghamCumeragh VillageCumeraghLongridgeHothersallWard Green CrossRibchesterLittle TownClayton-le-DaleSalesburyWilpshireBrownhillPleckgateBlackburnRoyshaw HillBlackburn Town Centre
Where does the 45 bus stop?
The 45 serves 74 stops passing through Preston City Centre, Fulwood, Sharoe Green, Broughton, Goosnargh, Whittingham, Cumeragh Village, Cumeragh, Longridge, Hothersall, Ward Green Cross, Ribchester, Little Town, Clayton-le-Dale, Salesbury, Wilpshire, Brownhill, Pleckgate, Blackburn, Royshaw Hill and Blackburn Town Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 45 run on weekends?
Yes, the 45 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 45?
Most Vision Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Vision Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 45 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 45. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Vision Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: VISB
Valid from 04 Jan 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 74 bus stops across 21 areas.