280 Preston–SkiptonRoute 280 is a bus route in England that operates between Preston and Skipton.HistoryIn March 2016, Transdev Blazefield withdrew from operating the route due to the withdrawal of subsidies. It was taken over by Preston Bus on a commercial basis who operated the route until June 2019. The route was taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire with a £80,000 yearly subsidy from Lancashire County Council.RouteThe route operates hourly between Preston and Skipton via Clitheroe.