Lancashire
Explore Lancashire the slow way, 35 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
35 bus routes through Lancashire
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
Bus535 Bolton to Belmont
Trade the grand mill-town architecture of Bolton for the open skies and rolling moorland of Belmont, as this…
Bus347 Chorley – Croston – Rufford – Southport
A wonderfully unhurried ride from Chorley's independent shops on Chapel Street out through Charnock Richard's…
Bus59, Accrington – Blackburn and Preston
From Accrington's well-tended gardens and Oswaldtwistle's takeaways to the green pastures rolling toward…
Bus5, Overton – Heysham – Morecambe – Carnforth
Begin in the quiet fishing village of Overton, drift through Middleton's hedgerow-lined lanes and onto the…
Bus2 Chorley – Brinscall – Feniscowles – Blackburn
A West Pennine Moors sampler that starts in market-town Chorley beneath Healey Nab, dives within minutes into…
BusStagecoach Gold X2 – Liverpool – Southport – Preston
Roll out of Liverpool past the terraces of Bootle and Waterloo's art-deco Plaza, taking in red-brick churches…
Bus6, Blackburn – Great Harwood, Accrington and Blackburn
A full Lancashire loop from Blackburn's market bustle, climbing past red-brick terraces with West Pennine…
Bus591, Halifax to Burnley
Threading the Calder Valley between river and Rochdale Canal, this cross-Pennine ride glides past Sowerby…
Bus74, Fleetwood to Preston via Elswick
From the breezy Fylde coast at Fleetwood, the 74 threads inland through Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Great…
Bus25, Clitheroe to Blackburn via Langho
From the stone streets beneath Clitheroe Castle, the 25 ambles out across the Ribble Valley to Barrow and…
Bus15, Clitheroe to Accrington
Roll out of Clitheroe with its castle watching over the rooftops, then drift past dry stone walls and grazing…
Bus5, Clitheroe to Chipping
Leaving Clitheroe's cobbled market streets with the castle keeping watch, this Ribble Valley ride rolls past…
Bus88, Lancaster to Knott End
Curve out of Lancaster past Queen Victoria's statue in Dalton Square and the cathedral, then cross the Lune…
Bus81, Lancaster to Kirkby Lonsdale
Slip out of historic Lancaster, past its castle and museum, and trace the Lune Valley north through Halton…
Bus51, Carnforth to Silverdale
Twenty minutes is all it takes to swap the vintage platforms of Carnforth Station, forever linked with Brief…
Bus280, Skipton, Barnoldswick, Clitheroe to Preston
In under two hours, this brisk cross-county run leaves the drystone walls and rolling Dales above Skipton…
🥾 Walking routes10 in Lancashire
Stretch your legs between journeys
Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Lancashire should put on their list
AttractionCastle Grounds, Clitheroe
AttractionLytham Green
A historic open green space in the centre of Lytham, traditionally used for recreation, events and leisure.
AttractionLowther Pavilion, Lytham
A theatre and entertainment venue on Lytham seafront hosting live performances, concerts, and theatrical…
AttractionSt Annes Beach
A wide sandy beach on the Fylde Coast, backed by a Victorian promenade with attractions, cafes and a seafront…
AttractionThe Island, St Annes
A classic seaside funfair and amusement complex at the heart of St Annes-on-Sea, with rides, arcades, and…
AttractionLowther Gardens, Lytham
Victorian-era public gardens on the seafront with mature trees, flowerbeds, and coastal promenade access.
AttractionFairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes
Freshwater lake popular for walking, birdwatching, and peaceful waterside recreation in a green space.
AttractionLytham Hall
Grade I listed country house built 1757, featuring Georgian architecture, period rooms, and surrounding…
AttractionLytham Windmill
Historic stone windmill dating from 1805, a striking landmark overlooking Lytham Green.
AttractionSt Annes Pier
Edwardian seaside pier featuring an amusement arcade, funfair rides, and traditional pier entertainment.
AttractionPleasure Beach
Family amusement park on the Golden Mile
AttractionBlackpool Piers
ℹ Know before you go
Lancashire at a glance
🚍 Operators here
13 transport operators serve Lancashire
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.
Pair with a neighbouring region
3 regions border Lancashire, most are reachable by bus or rail.