688 Lea to Fulwood via Cottam, Ingol
Operated by Mario Coaches. First bus 07:45, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 688? 6 other bus routes are numbered 688 elsewhere in the UK — see every 688 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Dodney Drive (by) | 07:45 |
| Lea Club (opp) | 07:46 |
| Police Station (opp) | 07:48 |
| Mythop Place (by) | 07:50 |
| Thistleton Road (by) | 07:51 |
| Primary School (by) | 07:52 |
| Ainsdale Drive (opp) | 07:53 |
| Westleigh (opp) | 07:55 |
| Bampton Drive (by) | 07:57 |
| Primary School (opp) | 08:00 |
| The Villas (by) | 08:04 |
| Tag Croft (by) | 08:05 |
| The Avenue (opp) | 08:06 |
| The Guild Merchant (by) | 08:07 |
| Cottam Hall Lane (opp) | 08:08 |
| Oaktree Ave (by) | 08:09 |
| Cadley Causeway (by) | 08:10 |
| St Anthonys Drive (by) | 08:16 |
| Leisure Centre (by) | 08:28 |
| Fulwood Academy (by) | 08:30 |
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 own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 688
688 towards Fulwood
All 38 stops
- Dodney Drive (by) Lea
- Greenside Avenue (by) Lea
- Lea Club (opp) Lea
- The Pig & Whistle (opp) Lea
- Police Station (opp) Lea
- Weeton Place (opp) Larches
- Mythop Place (by) Larches
- Larches House (by) Larches
- Thistleton Road (by) Larches
- Larches Lane Store (by) Larches
- Primary School (by) Lea
- Nelson Drive (by) Lea
- Ainsdale Drive (opp) Lea
- Summer Trees Ave (opp) Lea
- Westleigh (opp) Lea
- Cottam Cross (opp) Cottam
- Bampton Drive (by) Cottam
- Keats Way (by) Cottam
- Primary School (opp) Cottam
- Minster Park (opp) Cottam
- The Villas (by) Cottam
- The Ancient Oak (opp) Cottam
- Tag Croft (by) Tanterton
- Threefields (opp) Tanterton
- The Avenue (opp) Tanterton
- Bowlingfield (by) Tanterton
- The Guild Merchant (by) Tanterton
- Kidsgrove (by) Tanterton
- Cottam Hall Lane (opp) Tanterton
- Dovedale Avenue (by) Ingol
- Oaktree Ave (by) Ingol
- Mayfield Ave (by) Ingol
- Cadley Causeway (by) Cadley
- Dunkirk Avenue (opp) Cadley
- St Anthonys Drive (by) Cadley
- Boys Lane (by) Fulwood
- Leisure Centre (by) Fulwood
- Fulwood Academy (by) Fulwood
688 towards Lea
All 35 stops
- Fulwood Academy (by) Fulwood
- Boys Lane (opp) Fulwood
- St Anthonys Drive (opp) Cadley
- Dunkirk Avenue (by) Cadley
- Cadley Causeway (opp) Cadley
- The Coppice Ingol
- Hillcrest Avenue (by) Ingol
- Ingol Shops (by) Ingol
- Cottam Hall Lane (by) Tanterton
- Threefields (opp) Tanterton
- The Avenue (opp) Tanterton
- Bowlingfield (by) Tanterton
- The Guild Merchant (by) Tanterton
- Kidsgrove (by) Tanterton
- Tag Croft (opp) Tanterton
- Ancient Oak (by) Cottam
- The Villas (opp) Cottam
- Minster Park (by) Cottam
- Primary School (by) Cottam
- Keats Way (opp) Cottam
- Bampton Drive (opp) Cottam
- Cottam Cross (by) Cottam
- Westleigh (by) Lea
- Summer Trees Ave (by) Lea
- Ainsdale Drive (by) Lea
- Nelson Drive (opp) Lea
- Weeton Place (opp) Larches
- Mythop Place (by) Larches
- Larches House (by) Larches
- Thistleton Road (by) Larches
- Larches Lane Store (by) Larches
- Primary School (by) Lea
- Police Station (o/s) Lea
- The Pig & Whistle (by) Lea
- Dodney Drive (by) Lea
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 688 bus?
The first 688 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 688 bus?
The last 688 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 688 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 688 bus?
The 688 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.