656 Ashton-on-Ribble to Fulwood via Lea, Savick

Operated by Mario Coaches. First bus 07:25, last bus 14:55. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Fulwood from St Michaels Church (o/s): tomorrow 07:25

Next towards Ashton-on-Ribble from Archbishop Temple CEHS (by): tomorrow 14:55

Wanted a different 656? 8 other bus routes are numbered 656 elsewhere in the UK — see every 656 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Notes from Mario Coaches' timetable
  • Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council - School children only
Ends at ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE HS · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:25
St Michaels Church (o/s) 07:25
Weeton Place (by) 07:29
Dodney Drive (by) 07:32
Turning Circle (by) 07:42
Lane Ends (Stop 3) 07:50
Dunkirk Avenue (opp) 07:54
Archbishop Temple CEHS (by) 08:10

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Mario Coaches whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Mario Coaches 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 656

656 towards Fulwood

All 32 stops
  1. St Michaels Church (o/s) Ashton-on-Ribble
  2. Winmarleigh Road (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  3. St Andrews School (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  4. Ashton Park (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  5. Clifton Avenue (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  6. Weeton Place (by) Larches
  7. Police Station (o/s) Lea
  8. The Pig & Whistle (by) Lea
  9. Dodney Drive (by) Lea
  10. Greenside Avenue (by) Lea
  11. Lea Club (opp) Lea
  12. Police Station (opp) Lea
  13. Weeton Place (opp) Larches
  14. Ainsdale Drive (by) Savick
  15. Greendale Mews (by) Savick
  16. Turning Circle (by) Savick
  17. Ainsdale Drive (opp) Savick
  18. Broadway (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  19. Post Office (o/s) Ashton-on-Ribble
  20. Pedders Lane (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  21. Newton Road (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  22. Lane Ends (Stop 3) Ashton-on-Ribble
  23. Drakes Croft (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  24. Dunkirk Avenue (opp) Cadley
  25. St Anthonys Drive (by) Cadley
  26. Boys Lane (by) Fulwood
  27. Leisure Centre (by) Fulwood
  28. Janice Drive (by) Fulwood
  29. Black Bull (o/s) Fulwood
  30. Yewlands Drive (by) Fulwood
  31. Harrison Road (by) Fulwood
  32. Archbishop Temple CEHS (by) Fulwood

656 towards Ashton-on-Ribble

All 30 stops
  1. Archbishop Temple CEHS (by) Fulwood
  2. Harris Centre (by) Fulwood
  3. Queens Drive (by) Fulwood
  4. Janice Drive (opp) Fulwood
  5. Leisure Centre (opp) Fulwood
  6. Boys Lane (opp) Fulwood
  7. St Anthonys Drive (opp) Cadley
  8. Dunkirk Avenue (by) Cadley
  9. Drakes Croft (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  10. Lane Ends (Stop 4) Ashton-on-Ribble
  11. Newton Road (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  12. Ashton Park (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  13. Clifton Avenue (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  14. Weeton Place (by) Larches
  15. Police Station (o/s) Lea
  16. The Pig & Whistle (by) Lea
  17. Dodney Drive (by) Lea
  18. Greenside Avenue (by) Lea
  19. Lea Club (opp) Lea
  20. Police Station (opp) Lea
  21. Weeton Place (opp) Larches
  22. Ainsdale Drive (by) Savick
  23. Greendale Mews (by) Savick
  24. Turning Circle (by) Savick
  25. Ainsdale Drive (opp) Savick
  26. Broadway (by) Ashton-on-Ribble
  27. Post Office (o/s) Ashton-on-Ribble
  28. Pedders Lane (opp) Ashton-on-Ribble
  29. Meads Road (adj) Ashton-on-Ribble
  30. Garden Walk (by) Ashton-on-Ribble

Towns & areas on this route

FulwoodAshton-on-RibbleLeaSavickCadleyLarches

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 656 bus?

The first 656 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 656 bus?

The last 656 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 656 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Mario Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 656 bus?

The 656 is operated by Mario Coaches.

Timetable data from Mario Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.