508 Ellesmere to Wem via Newton, Northwood
Operated by Lakeside Coaches. Registered as running via Wolverley, Northwood, Welshampton. First bus 07:32, last bus 17:45. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 508? 6 other bus routes are numbered 508 elsewhere in the UK — see every 508 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 | 07:40 | 09:45 | 10:05 | 12:15 | 12:38 | 14:45 | 14:45 | 16:15 | 16:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads (adj) | 07:40 | 07:40 | 09:45 | 10:05 | 12:15 | 12:38 | 14:45 | 14:45 | 16:15 | 16:35 |
| Pine Close Jct (opp) | · | · | 09:50 | · | 12:20 | · | · | 14:50 | 16:20 | · |
| Lakelands School (opp) | 07:32 | · | 09:57 | · | 12:27 | · | 14:37 | 14:57 | 16:27 | · |
| Sun Inn (adj) | · | 07:51 | · | 10:16 | · | 12:49 | · | · | · | 16:46 |
| Horse & Jocky PH (opp) | · | 07:59 | · | 10:24 | · | 12:57 | · | · | · | 16:54 |
| Lowe Hill Gardens Jct (opp) | · | 08:09 | · | 10:34 | · | 13:07 | · | · | · | 17:04 |
| Railway Station (adj) | · | 08:17 | · | 10:40 | · | 13:13 | · | · | · | 17:10 |
| Car Park (adj) | · | 08:20 | · | 10:42 | · | 13:15 | · | · | · | 17:12 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 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.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 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.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 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 508
508 towards Wem
All 27 stops
- Crossroads (adj) Ellesmere
- Brownlow Park Jct (opp) Ellesmere
- Cherry Drive Jct (adj) Ellesmere
- Pine Close Jct (opp) Ellesmere
- Firtree Close Jct (adj) Ellesmere
- Cherry Drive Jct (opp) Ellesmere
- No. 54 (opp) Ellesmere
- Lakelands School (adj) Ellesmere
- Lakelands School (opp) Ellesmere
- Post Office (adj) Ellesmere
- Boathouse (adj) Ellesmere
- Saw Mill (opp) Newton
- Sun Inn (adj) Welshampton
- Yew Tree (opp) Balmer Heath
- Canal Bridge (opp) Hampton Bank
- Horse & Jocky PH (opp) Northwood
- Crossroads (opp) Wolverley
- Horton Hall (opp) Horton
- Lowe Hill Gardens Jct (opp) Wem
- Pyms Road Jct (opp) Wem
- Adams School (opp) Wem
- Hawkstone Arms (opp) Wem
- No. 97 (opp) Wem
- Shrubberry Gardens Jct (opp) Wem
- Railway Station (adj) Wem
- Methodist Church (opp) Wem
- Car Park (adj) Wem
508 towards Ellesmere
All 22 stops
- Car Park (adj) Wem
- Methodist Church (adj) Wem
- Railway Station (opp) Wem
- No. 3 (adj) Wem
- No. 97 (adj) Wem
- Shrubberry Gardens Jct (adj) Wem
- Hawkstone Arms (adj) Wem
- Lindenhurst (opp) Wem
- Adams School (adj) Wem
- No. 12 (adj) Wem
- Pyms Road Jct (adj) Wem
- Lowe Hill Gardens Jct (adj) Wem
- Horton Hall (adj) Horton
- Crossroads (adj) Wolverley
- Horse & Jocky PH (adj) Northwood
- Canal Bridge (adj) Hampton Bank
- Yew Tree (adj) Balmer Heath
- Sun Inn (opp) Welshampton
- Saw Mill (adj) Newton
- Boathouse (opp) Ellesmere
- Watergate Street (opp) Ellesmere
- Crossroads (adj) Ellesmere
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Mondays to Saturdays, no service on Sundays or any Bank Holiday except Good Friday.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Shropshire County Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD1020869/17 · Changes in Shropshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 508 bus?
The first 508 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:32 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 508 bus?
The last 508 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 508 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Lakeside Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 508 bus?
The 508 is operated by Lakeside Coaches.
Timetable data from Lakeside Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Lakeside Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1020869/17. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.