581 Stalmine to Lancaster via Forton, Cockerham
Operated by Lonsdale Buses. First bus 07:25, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 581? 2 other bus routes are numbered 581 elsewhere in the UK — see every 581 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:25 |
|---|---|
| Seven Stars (by) | 07:25 |
| Moss Side Lane (by) | 07:29 |
| Carr House Farm (by) | 07:33 |
| Scronkey Farm (by) | 07:37 |
| St Williams RC School (o/s) | 07:40 |
| Cogie Hill Farm (by) | 07:45 |
| Winmarleigh CEPS (o/s) | 07:50 |
| Manor Inn (opp) | 08:00 |
| Hall Gates (opp) | 08:05 |
| Stork Hotel (o/s) | 08:07 |
| Ashford Road (opp) | 08:10 |
| Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) | 08:12 |
| Infirmary (o/s) | 08:13 |
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.
Fares on the 581
Child single £3.10 to £3.55 · Child return £5.15 to £6.40
Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Lonsdale Buses before you travel.
Tickets on the 581
Lonsdale Buses publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and school pupils.
Day Ticket · Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single · Child Weekly
…and 11 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Lonsdale Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Lonsdale Buses.
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 Lonsdale Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas 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 581
581 towards Lancaster
All 28 stops
- Seven Stars (by) Stalmine
- Moss Side Lane (by) Stalmine
- Carr House Farm (by) Out Rawcliffe
- Scronkey Farm (by) Scronkey
- St Williams RC School (o/s) Stake Pool
- Cogie Hill Farm (by) Eagland Hill
- Winmarleigh CEPS (o/s) Winmarleigh
- Hall Farm (by) Forton
- Raingills Farm (by) Forton
- Crookhey Hall School (o/s) Little Crimbles
- Jarlshof (by) Cockerham
- Primary School (o/s) Cockerham
- Manor Inn (opp) Cockerham
- Rectory Gardens (by) Cockerham
- Hillam Lane (by) Cockerham
- Hall Gates (opp) Thurnham
- Condor Bridge (by) Conder Green
- Stork Hotel (o/s) Conder Green
- Heronswood (opp) Conder Green
- Ashton Hall (by) Conder Green
- Tarnwater Road (opp) Stodday
- Carr Lane Bridge (opp) Stodday
- Pinewood Close (opp) Hall Park Road
- Ashford Road (opp) Haverbreaks
- Islamic College (opp) Haverbreaks
- Bridge Road (opp) Greaves
- Ripley St Thomas CEHS (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (o/s) Lancaster City Centre
581 towards Stalmine
All 25 stops
- Ripley St Thomas School (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Bridge Road (by) Greaves
- Islamic College (o/s) Haverbreaks
- Ashford Road (by) Haverbreaks
- Pinewood Close (opp) Hall Park Road
- Carr Lane Bridge (by) Stodday
- Tarnwater Road (by) Stodday
- Ashton Hall (opp) Conder Green
- Heronswood (by) Conder Green
- Stork Hotel (opp) Conder Green
- Conder Bridge (by) Conder Green
- Hall Gates (by) Thurnham
- Hillam Lane (opp) Cockerham
- Manor Inn (o/s) Cockerham
- Jarlshof (by) Cockerham
- Crookhey Hall School (o/s) Little Crimbles
- Raingills Farm (by) Forton
- Hall Farm (by) Forton
- Winmarleigh CEPS (o/s) Winmarleigh
- Cogie Hill Farm (by) Eagland Hill
- Elletson Arms (o/s) Stake Pool
- Scronkey Farm (by) Scronkey
- Carr House Farm (by) Out Rawcliffe
- Moss Side Lane (opp) Stalmine
- Seven Stars (opp) Stalmine
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 581 bus?
The first 581 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 581 bus?
The last 581 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 581 bus cost?
Lonsdale Buses' published fares on the 581: child single £3.10 to £3.55, child return £5.15 to £6.40. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Lonsdale Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 581 bus?
The 581 is operated by Lonsdale Buses.
Timetable data from Lonsdale Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Lonsdale Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 3 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.