Bus from Bretherton to Much Hoole
6 direct routes · about 3 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Much Hoole as of 06:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bretherton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~3 min | 21 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:24 | 23:45 | Toll Bar (by) | Smithy Inn (opp) | — |
| 2A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~3 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 07:32 | 23:06 | Toll Bar (by) | Smithy Inn (opp) | — |
| 115 | Vision Bus | ~6 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:54 | 20:29 | Pompian Brow (opp) | Smithy Inn (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 819, 741, 722
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 819 | Avacab | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Carr House Cottages (opp) | Smithy Inn (opp) | — |
| 741 | Shane Nuttall | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | Toll Bar (by) | Smithy Inn (opp) | — |
| 722 | Saunders of Preston | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Toll Bar (by) | Smithy Inn (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bretherton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 2 bus, 2A bus, 115 bus, 819 bus, 741 bus or 722 bus timetable.
Fares from Bretherton to Much Hoole
- £2.70 adult single on the 2 and 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £3.00 adult single, £4.80 return on the 115 (Vision Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bretherton to Much Hoole?
6 routes run directly from Bretherton to Much Hoole: the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 115 (Vision Bus), the 819 (Avacab), the 741 (Shane Nuttall), the 722 (Saunders of Preston). The most frequent is the 2, 21 times each weekday — board at Toll Bar (by) and get off at Smithy Inn (opp), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bretherton to Much Hoole?
Around 3 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bretherton to Much Hoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bretherton to Much Hoole?
Adult singles from Bretherton to Much Hoole: £2.70 on the 2 and 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £3.00 on the 115 (Vision Bus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.