526 Bolton to Barrow Bridge via Halliwell, Doffcocker
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 05:57, last bus 22:42. 31 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 526? 3 other bus routes are numbered 526 elsewhere in the UK — see every 526 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:20 | 07:20 | 08:20 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 20:13 | 22:18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Interchange (Stand N) | 06:20 | 07:20 | 08:20 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 20:13 | 22:18 |
| Smithills Hall (o/s) | 06:32 | 07:32 | 08:34 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 15:47 | 16:52 | 17:52 | 18:48 | 20:26 | 22:31 |
| Barrow Bridge Terminus (at) | 06:40 | 07:40 | 08:50 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 14:52 | 15:54 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:56 | 20:35 | 22:40 |
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 published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bee Network before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 526
526 towards Barrow Bridge
All 27 stops
- Bolton Interchange (Stand N) Bolton
- Wood Street (opp) Bolton
- Market Place (Stop GG) Bolton
- Prince Street (cnr) Bolton
- Slater Street (nr) Bolton
- Adisham Drive (nr) Halliwell
- Stewart Street (nr) Halliwell
- Wolfenden Street (opp) Halliwell
- Horace Street (nr) Halliwell
- Eskrick Street (nr) Halliwell
- Cotton Street (cnr) Halliwell
- St Paul's Parish Church (opp) Halliwell
- Booth Street (cnr) Halliwell
- Smithills School (opp) Smithills
- Abercorn Road (nr) Smithills
- Smithills Hall (opp) Smithills
- Smithills Hall (o/s) Smithills
- Abercorn Road (opp) Smithills
- Smithills School (o/s) Smithills
- Halliwell Road (nr) Smithills
- Forest Road (opp) Barrow Bridge
- Moss Bank Park (o/s) Doffcocker
- Garwick Road (opp) Barrow Bridge
- Smithills Croft Road (opp) Barrow Bridge
- Cinder Lane (nr) Barrow Bridge
- Barrow Bridge (at) Barrow Bridge
- Barrow Bridge Terminus (at) Barrow Bridge
526 towards Bolton
All 28 stops
- Barrow Bridge Terminus (at) Barrow Bridge
- Cinder Lane (opp) Barrow Bridge
- Smithills Croft Road (nr) Barrow Bridge
- Garwick Road (nr) Barrow Bridge
- Moss Bank Park (opp) Doffcocker
- Moss Lane (cnr) Doffcocker
- Forest Road (nr) Barrow Bridge
- Smithills School (opp) Smithills
- Abercorn Road (nr) Smithills
- Smithills Hall (opp) Smithills
- Smithills Hall (o/s) Smithills
- Abercorn Road (opp) Smithills
- Smithills School (o/s) Smithills
- Booth Street (opp) Halliwell
- St Paul's Parish Church (o/s) Halliwell
- Cotton Street (nr) Halliwell
- Eskrick Street (opp) Halliwell
- Horace Street (opp) Halliwell
- Wolfenden Street (nr) Halliwell
- Draycott Street (nr) Halliwell
- Adisham Drive (opp) Halliwell
- Slater Street (opp) Bolton
- Prince Street (opp) Bolton
- Palace Street (opp) Bolton
- Market Place (o/s) Bolton
- Howell Croft North (nr) Bolton
- Bolton Market (opp) Bolton
- Bolton Interchange (Stand A) Bolton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 526 bus?
The first 526 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 526 bus?
The last 526 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 526 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bee Network day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 526 bus?
The 526 is operated by Bee Network.
Timetable data from Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.