488 Hensall to Goole via Balne, Rawcliffe

Operated by Thornes Independent Ltd. First bus 09:57, last bus 13:00. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Goole from Council Houses (adj): Wednesday 09:57

Next towards Hensall from Methodist Church (opp): Wednesday 13:00

Wanted a different 488? 5 other bus routes are numbered 488 elsewhere in the UK — see every 488 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Goole North Street · Wednesdays · 1 journey

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The 488 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Fares on the 488

Adult return £1.70 to £3.80

Thornes Independent Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Thornes Independent Ltd before you travel.

Tickets on the 488

Thornes Independent Ltd publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults.

£2 Cap · Adult Return · Child Return · Child Single

…and 1 more ticket on this route.

Ticket types come from Thornes Independent Ltd's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Thornes Independent Ltd.

Thornes Independent Ltd last updated this timetable on 2025-07-06 — over a year ago. Times below may not match what runs today. How we know →

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All stops on route 488

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 488 bus?

The first 488 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 488 bus?

The last 488 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 13:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 488 bus cost?

Thornes Independent Ltd's published fares on the 488: adult return £1.70 to £3.80. The 488 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Thornes Independent Ltd day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 488 bus?

The 488 is operated by Thornes Independent Ltd.

Timetable data from Thornes Independent Ltd via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). Thornes Independent Ltd last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 6 July 2025. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.