Bus from Penwortham to Much Hoole
7 direct routes · 9–31 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Much Hoole as of 07:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penwortham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~9 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 04:27 | 21:10 | Tesco (o/s) | Brook Lane (adj) | Howick Cross & Hutton |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~21 min | 19 | Sat 18 · Sun 13 | 06:02 | 23:09 | Tesco (o/s) | San Marcos (o/s) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & Walmer Bridge |
| 2A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~21 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 05:56 | 22:40 | Tesco (o/s) | San Marcos (o/s) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & Walmer Bridge |
| 115 | Vision Bus | ~26 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 19:42 | Hill Road South (by) | San Marcos (o/s) | Kingsfold, Whitestake, New Longton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & 1 more |
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 | ~31 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:34 | 15:34 | Hill Rd South (by) | San Marcos (o/s) | Kingsfold, Whitestake, New Longton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & 1 more |
| 574 | Holmeswood Coaches Ltd | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | Carleton Drive (by) | San Marcos (o/s) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & Walmer Bridge |
| 741 | Shane Nuttall | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | All Hallows RCHS (by) | San Marcos (o/s) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr & Walmer Bridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penwortham 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 X2 bus, 2 bus, 2A bus, 115 bus, 680 bus, 574 bus or 741 bus timetable.
Fares from Penwortham to Much Hoole
- £3.00 adult single on the X2, 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 Penwortham to Much Hoole?
7 routes run directly from Penwortham to Much Hoole: the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), 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 X2, 32 times each weekday — board at Tesco (o/s) and get off at Brook Lane (adj), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penwortham to Much Hoole?
Between 9 minutes on the X2 and 31 on the 680, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Howick Cross, Hutton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penwortham to Much Hoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:27 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penwortham to Much Hoole?
Adult singles from Penwortham to Much Hoole: £3.00 on the X2, 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.