Bus from Much Hoole to Penwortham
6 direct routes · 21–30 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 23:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penwortham as of 06:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Much Hoole, 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 | ~21 min | 21 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:26 | 23:49 | Smithy Inn (opp) | Tesco (opp) | Walmer Bridge, Longton, Hutton & Howick Cross |
| 2A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~21 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 07:37 | 23:09 | Smithy Inn (opp) | Tesco (opp) | Walmer Bridge, Longton, Hutton & Howick Cross |
| 115 | Vision Bus | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 20:35 | Smithy Inn (opp) | Wingates (by) | Walmer Bridge, Longton, New Longton, Whitestake & Kingsfold |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 680, 574, 741
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | Avacab | ~30 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Bangla Fusion (by) | Hill Road South (opp) | Walmer Bridge, Longton, New Longton, Whitestake & Kingsfold |
| 574 | Holmeswood Coaches Ltd | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Smithy Inn (opp) | Blashaw Lane (by) | Walmer Bridge, Longton, Hutton & Howick Cross |
| 741 | Shane Nuttall | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:11 | 08:11 | Smithy Inn (opp) | All Hallows RCHS (by) | Walmer Bridge, Longton, Hutton & Howick Cross |
Times are for the first boarding point in Much Hoole 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, 680 bus, 574 bus or 741 bus timetable.
Fares from Much Hoole to Penwortham
- £3.00 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 Much Hoole to Penwortham?
6 routes run directly from Much Hoole to Penwortham: the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 115 (Vision Bus), the 680 (Avacab), the 574 (Holmeswood Coaches Ltd), the 741 (Shane Nuttall). The most frequent is the 2, 21 times each weekday — board at Smithy Inn (opp) and get off at Tesco (opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Much Hoole to Penwortham?
Between 21 minutes on the 2 and 30 on the 680, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Walmer Bridge, Longton, Hutton, Howick Cross on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Much Hoole to Penwortham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 23:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Much Hoole to Penwortham?
Adult singles from Much Hoole to Penwortham: £3.00 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.