654 Ashton-in-Makerfield to Vulcan Village via Haydock, Newton le Willows
Operated by Link Network. First bus 15:15, last bus 15:15. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
654 buses on this route are also run by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire (1 journey on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 2 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 654? 8 other bus routes are numbered 654 elsewhere in the UK — see every 654 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:15 |
|---|---|
| Park View (cnr) | 15:15 |
| Penny Lane (opp) | 15:23 |
| Newton Hospital (opp) | 15:35 |
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 Link Network 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 654
654 towards Vulcan Village
All 24 stops
- Park View (cnr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Haydock Park Gardens (adj) Haydock
- Penny Lane (opp) Haydock
- Wilcock Road (opp) Old Boston
- Southward Road (adj) New Boston
- Queens Road (adj) New Boston
- Scrap Yard (opp) Haydock
- The Bungalow (opp) Haydock
- George Street (nr) Crow Lane
- Vista Way (opp) Crow Lane
- Vista Road (nr) Crow Lane
- Belvedere Road (adj) Crow Lane
- Water Street (adj) Crow Lane
- Queens Drive (adj) Crow Lane
- The Avenue (adj) Crow Lane
- The Parchments (adj) Newton le Willows
- Rob Lane (adj) Newton le Willows
- Mesnes Park (opp) Newton le Willows
- Acorn Street (nr) Wargrave
- Laurel Avenue (opp) Wargrave
- Maple Avenue (opp) Wargrave
- Wargrave Road (opp) Wargrave
- Caunce Avenue (adj) Vulcan Village
- Newton Hospital (opp) Vulcan Village
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 2 March 2020 Monday to Friday, school days only.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Merseytravel.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1129471/9 · Changes in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 654 bus?
The first 654 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 654 bus?
The last 654 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 654 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Link Network day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 654 bus?
The 654 is operated by Link Network.
Timetable data from Link Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Link Network last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 9 October 2023. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1129471/9. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.