487 Abbeystead to Lancaster via Bowerham, Freehold
Operated by The Travellers Choice. First bus 07:35, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on Monday to Thursday. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 487? 5 other bus routes are numbered 487 elsewhere in the UK — see every 487 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:35 |
|---|---|
| Cawthornes Endowed School (by) | 07:35 |
| War Memorial (by) | 07:37 |
| Lentworth Hall (by) | 07:38 |
| Greenbank Farm (by) | 07:42 |
| CE Primary School (o/s) | 07:44 |
| Post Office (o/s) | 07:45 |
| Greenalls House (o/s) | 07:53 |
| Post Office (opp) | 07:55 |
| Primary School (by) | 07:57 |
| Postern Gate Lodge (by) | 08:00 |
| Langthwaite House (by) | 08:08 |
| Wyresdale Road (adj) | 08:10 |
| Grab Lane (by) | 08:12 |
| Wentworth Drive (by) | 08:13 |
| Parkgate Drive (by) | 08:13 |
| Williamson Park (by) | 08:14 |
| Rifle Range (by) | 08:14 |
| Royal Grammar School (adj) | 08:15 |
| Royal Grammar School (opp) | 08:17 |
| Robert Street (by) | 08:19 |
| Infirmary (opp) | 08:22 |
| Pointer (by) | 08:23 |
| Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) | 08:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 487
487 towards Lancaster
All 23 stops
- Cawthornes Endowed School (by) Abbeystead
- War Memorial (by) Abbeystead
- Lentworth Hall (by) Abbeystead
- Greenbank Farm (by) Dolphinholme
- CE Primary School (o/s) Dolphinholme
- Post Office (o/s) Dolphinholme
- Greenalls House (o/s) Quernmore
- Post Office (opp) Quernmore
- Primary School (by) Quernmore
- Postern Gate Lodge (by) Quernmore
- Langthwaite House (by) Quernmore
- Wyresdale Road (adj) Bowerham
- Grab Lane (by) Standen Gate
- Wentworth Drive (by) Standen Gate
- Parkgate Drive (by) Standen Gate
- Williamson Park (by) Standen Gate
- Rifle Range (by) Freehold
- Royal Grammar School (adj) Freehold
- Royal Grammar School (opp) Freehold
- Robert Street (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Pointer (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) Lancaster City Centre
487 towards Abbeystead
All 17 stops
- Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (o/s) Lancaster City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 8) Lancaster City Centre
- George Street (Stand E) Lancaster City Centre
- Common Garden Street (Stop C) Lancaster City Centre
- Robert Street (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Royal Grammar School (o/s) Freehold
- Williamson Park (opp) Standen Gate
- Parkgate Drive (opp) Standen Gate
- Wentworth Drive (opp) Standen Gate
- Grab Lane (opp) Standen Gate
- Wyresdale Road (by) Bowerham
- Langthwaite House (opp) Quernmore
- Postern Gate (o/s) Quernmore
- Post Office (o/s) Quernmore
- Police House (o/s) Dolphinholme
- Cawthornes Endowed School (opp) Abbeystead
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 487 bus?
The first 487 departure on Monday to Thursday leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 487 bus?
The last 487 on Monday to Thursday leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 487 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). The Travellers Choice day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 487 bus?
The 487 is operated by The Travellers Choice.
Timetable data from The Travellers Choice via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.