696 bus timetable
Looking for the number 696 bus? 5 different bus routes are numbered 696 across the UK and Ireland, run by 5 operators in 4 areas. They are separate services that happen to share a number — pick yours below for its timetable, stops, live map and fares.
696 bus in London
1 route
- London — Stockley Park to Eastcote Village via Hayes Town, Northolt London United · weekdays only · 06:44–15:25 · 4 buses a weekday
696 bus in South West England
1 route
- South Molton — South Molton to East Anstey via Bishops Nympton, Molland Taw & Torridge · Thursdays only · 09:45–13:15 · 2 buses a weekday
696 bus in North West England
2 routes
- Birkenhead — Noctorum to Birkenhead via Beechwood, Bidston Al's Coaches · weekdays only · 14:50–15:50 · 1 bus a weekday
- Preston — Cottam to Broughton via Nog Tow, Catforth Mario Coaches · weekdays only · 07:50–15:10 · 2 buses a weekday
696 bus in Northern Ireland
1 route
- Belfast — Belfast to Duncrue Metro · weekdays only · 14:20–15:58 · 10 buses a weekday
Frequently asked questions
Where does the number 696 bus run?
5 buses are numbered 696, in Belfast, Birkenhead, South Molton, Preston & London. Each one is listed above by area, with its timetable, stops and live map.
Why are there so many different 696 buses?
Route numbers in the UK are chosen locally — by the operator, or by the local transport authority that tenders the service — not from any national list. Nothing stops two towns hundreds of miles apart both running a 696, and 5 of them do. The 696 in Belfast has no connection to the 696 in Birkenhead: different operator, different road, different timetable.
How do I find the right 696 bus timetable?
Find your part of the country in the list above and open the 696 that starts or finishes near you — each one links to its full timetable, every stop, a live map and its fares. If you know the stop you'll be waiting at, searching for the stop name instead gives you the next departures from that exact stop, which is more reliable than any timetable.
Is the 696 bus the same route in every town?
No. These are 5 unrelated services that happen to share a number, run by 5 different operators. Fares, timetables and accessibility differ on each one, so always open the specific 696 for your area.
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