Bus from Waterloo (Blackburn) to Shadsworth
5 direct routes · 20–47 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 20:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shadsworth as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterloo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C | Vision Bus | ~47 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 05:53 | 20:53 | Shorrock Lane (opp) | Sett End (adj) | Rishton |
| 5A | Vision Bus | ~20 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:29 | 20:14 | Picton Street (by) | Blakewater College (opp) | — |
| 55A | Vision Bus | ~20 min | 8 | weekdays only | 07:04 | 19:34 | Picton Street (by) | Blakewater College (opp) | — |
| 55C | Vision Bus | ~42 min | 8 | weekdays only | 06:24 | 18:54 | Shorrock Lane (opp) | Sett End (adj) | — |
| 122 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Picton Street (by) | Sett End (by) | Earcroft |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterloo 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 5C bus, 5A bus, 55A bus, 55C bus or 122 bus timetable.
Fares from Waterloo to Shadsworth
- £2.60 adult single, £4.70 return on the 55A (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 Waterloo to Shadsworth?
5 routes run directly from Waterloo to Shadsworth: the 5C (Vision Bus), the 5A (Vision Bus), the 55A (Vision Bus), the 55C (Vision Bus), the 122 (The Blackburn Bus Company). The most frequent is the 5C, 13 times each weekday — board at Shorrock Lane (opp) and get off at Sett End (adj), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Shadsworth?
Between 20 minutes on the 5A and 47 on the 5C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rishton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Shadsworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 20:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Shadsworth?
An adult single from Waterloo to Shadsworth is £2.60 on the 55A (Vision Bus), from Picton Street (by) to Blakewater College (opp); an adult return is £4.70. 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.