561 Chipping to Garstang via Goosnargh, Catterall
Operated by Bretherton Gold Line Tours. First bus 07:05, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 561? 5 other bus routes are numbered 561 elsewhere in the UK — see every 561 bus timetable by area.
- Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council - School children only
| Stop | 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Kirklands Estate (by) | 07:05 |
| St Francis RCPS (opp) | 07:20 |
| The Stables (opp) | 07:28 |
| Methodist Church (o/s) | 07:30 |
| St James Church (opp) | 07:45 |
| Post Office (o/s) | 07:50 |
| Parkers Farm (by) | 07:56 |
| Matshead (by) | 08:05 |
| The Whim (by) | 08:10 |
| Joe Lane (by) | 08:16 |
| Garstang Academy Grounds (o/s) | 08:25 |
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 published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bretherton Gold Line Tours before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 561
561 towards Garstang
All 21 stops
- Kirklands Estate (by) Chipping
- Sun Inn (o/s) Chipping
- St Francis RCPS (opp) Goosnargh
- Whittingham House (by) Goosnargh
- The Stables (opp) Whittingham
- Stags Head (o/s) Goosnargh
- Methodist Church (o/s) Goosnargh
- Stoney Lane (by) Whitechapel
- St James Church (opp) Whitechapel
- Post Office (o/s) Bleasdale
- Tootle Hall (o/s) Bleasdale
- Parkers Farm (by) Claughton-on-Brock
- Lane Head Farm (o/s) Claughton-on-Brock
- Bannister Hey Farm (by) Claughton-on-Brock
- Matshead (by) Brock
- The Whim (by) Stubbins
- Joe Lane (by) Catterall
- Cock Robin Lane (by) Catterall
- Catterall Gates Lane (by) Catterall
- Calder House Lane (opp) Bowgreave
- Garstang Academy Grounds (o/s) Bowgreave
561 towards Chipping
All 21 stops
- Garstang Academy Grounds (o/s) Bowgreave
- Calder House Lane (by) Bowgreave
- Catterall Gates Lane (opp) Catterall
- Pickering Gardens (by) Catterall
- Joe Lane (opp) Catterall
- Stubbins Farm (by) Stubbins
- Matshead (by) Brock
- House Farm (by) Brock
- Bowman House Farm (by) Claughton-on-Brock
- Hobbs Lane (by) Claughton-on-Brock
- Huds Brook Farm (by) Calder Vale
- Jack Anderton Bridge (o/s) Bleasdale
- Higher Brock Mill (o/s) Bleasdale
- St James Church (o/s) Whitechapel
- Stoney Lane (by) Whitechapel
- Stags Head (opp) Goosnargh
- The Stables (by) Whittingham
- Camforth Hall Lane (by) Whittingham
- St Francis RCPS (by) Goosnargh
- Brabins School (o/s) Chipping
- Kirklands Estate (by) Chipping
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 561 bus?
The first 561 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 561 bus?
The last 561 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 561 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bretherton Gold Line Tours day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 561 bus?
The 561 is operated by Bretherton Gold Line Tours.
Timetable data from Bretherton Gold Line Tours via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.