Preston Bus Announces Big Summer Fare Cut

Preston Bus is reducing fares this summer, with big savings across some of our most popular day, weekly and 28-day tickets.

From Sunday 14 June, customers will be able to travel for less as part of the Preston Bus Big Summer Fare Cut, with…

Preston Bus Named Finalist in Four Categories at 2026 BIBA Awards

Preston Bus is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in four prestigious categories at the 2026 Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs), Lancashire’s premier celebration of business excellence.

The company has been recognised…

£1 Fare Cap Scheme

At Preston Bus, we have been proud to support the £1 fare cap scheme and the benefits it has brought to our customers and the wider community working in partnership with Lancashire County Council.

However, we regret that we will be withdra…

Network Improvements from 30th March 2026

We’re making network improvements from Monday 30^th March.

A summary of all services that are changing, along with PDF timetables and route maps, are available below.

Preston Bus to extend service 23 to Bamber Bridge and boost buses across Preston

New cross-city links, improved frequencies and continued investment in local bus services

Preston Bus is announcing a major package of improvements to bus services across Preston, including the extension of route 23 to Bamber Bridge and ad…

Rotala Expands Fleet with Seven New ADL Enviro200 Buses, Enhancing Sustainable Travel in Preston.

Rotala is delighted to announce the addition of seven brand-new 75-plate Alexander Dennis Enviro200 buses to our Preston Bus fleet. Delivered during September 2025, these state-of-the-art vehicles mark another significant milestone in our c…

Giving the youth of today a hands on experience

Our Preston bus made a very special stop at a local school Holme Slack Community Primary School in Preston, giving Year 1 pupils an exciting chance to explore the world of buses up close! From learning how a bus works to sitting in the driv…

Open Letter to Maya Ellis MP

Open Letter to Maya Ellis MP to express our strong support for her campaign to address the severe disruption caused by repeated closures of the M6 motorway near Preston.

New Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Vehicles in Preston

Rotala is excited to announce the addition of three new 25 plate Alexander Dennis Enviro200 vehicles to our Preston Bus operation. These state-of-the-art buses were delivered at the end of April and are set to enhance our service across var…

Change vouchers

Change vouchers

From Monday 02^nd September, it has been decided that Change Vouchers will no longer be offered to our customers.

Why are we making this change?

Change vouchers were originally introduced when we operated an “exact fare” s…

Clarification on Tickets

There seems to be some confusion over tickets available on Preston Bus and where they can be used.

Preston Bus Tap & Go Contactless Payment

Tap & Go is the easiest way for adults to pay for travel on Preston Bus. It is a contactless tap on, tap off payment system that automatically calculates the best fare for the journeys you make.

You do not need to ask the driver for a …

Another New Training Bus

We are proud to announce that we now have another new bus in our group training fleet.

This one is a little bit special though as Preston Bus has been given a little mention.

Our Training School is based in Bolton but covers the uk for al…

Free Bus Travel for Pensioners

Getting about by bus is a great way to get back to doing the things you love.

Whether you want to reconnect with family, get out and about a bit more for your daily essentials, go shopping or simply meet up with friends for a good old natt…

Launching our Heritage to mark 100 years of Motor Buses in Preston.

Preston Bus at a event held at the Flag Market in Preston on Thursday 23rd June were pleased to launch and reveal to mark the anniversary year of Motor Buses in Preston, in which Preston Bus has been a part of from the start.

The first Cor…

The History of Public Transport in Preston

The history of Preston Bus from then till  now.

On 2nd May 1859, a gentleman by the name of Richard Vievers started a service of HORSE BUSES running between Preston and Fulwood, and so began public transport in Preston.