🚌 Bus from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Platt Bridge
4 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 559 | Bee Network | ~9 min | 22 | 06:48 | 21:27 | The Gerard Centre (Stop D) |
| 663 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 1 | 16:40 | 16:40 | Bryn Rail Station (Stop B) |
| 970 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Cansfield High School (o/s) |
| 951A | Bee Network | ~20 min | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | Byrchall and St Edmund Arrowsmith High Schools (nr) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashton-in-Makerfield on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Platt Bridge?
4 routes run directly from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Platt Bridge: the 559 (Bee Network), the 663 (Bee Network), the 970 (Bee Network), the 951A (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Platt Bridge?
Around 9 minutes on the 559, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Platt Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 559) leaves around 06:48 and the last around 21:27. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Platt Bridge?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.