696 Cottam to Broughton via Nog Tow, Catforth
Operated by Mario Coaches. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 696? 3 other bus routes are numbered 696 elsewhere in the UK — see every 696 bus timetable by area.
- Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council - School children only
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Ancient Oak (by) | 07:50 |
| Coleridge Close (by) | 07:54 |
| Lightfoot Lane (opp) | 07:59 |
| Sitting Goose (opp) | 08:12 |
| School Lane (opp) | 08:17 |
| High School Grounds (o/s) | 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 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 696
696 towards Broughton
All 20 stops
- Ancient Oak (by) Cottam
- The Villas (opp) Cottam
- Minster Park (by) Cottam
- Primary School (by) Cottam
- Coleridge Close (by) Cottam
- Valentines Meadow (by) Cottam
- Lightfoot Lane (opp) Nog Tow
- Kingsley Road (by) Cottam
- St Andrews Church (opp) Cottam
- Miller Lane (by) Cottam
- Applewood Road (opp) Cottam
- Hoyles Lane East (by) Cottam
- Sidgreaves Lane (by) Cottam
- Lea Road (by) Cottam
- Sitting Goose (opp) Lower Bartle
- School Lane (opp) Catforth
- Bay Horse Lane (by) Catforth
- Running Pump (opp) Catforth
- Sunningdale (adj) Broughton
- High School Grounds (o/s) Broughton
696 towards Cottam
All 20 stops
- High School Grounds (o/s) Broughton
- Sunningdale (opp) Broughton
- Normandy Road (by) Broughton
- Woodsfold (by) Lewth
- Running Pump (by) Catforth
- Bay Horse Lane (opp) Catforth
- School Lane End (o/s) Catforth
- Sitting Goose (by) Lower Bartle
- Lea Road (opp) Cottam
- Sidgreaves Lane (adj) Cottam
- Hoyles Lane East (adj) Cottam
- Applewood Road (by) Cottam
- Miller Lane (opp) Cottam
- Broadstone Road (by) Cottam
- Lightfoot Lane (by) Nog Tow
- Ancient Oak (by) Cottam
- The Villas (opp) Cottam
- Minster Park (by) Cottam
- Primary School (by) Cottam
- Coleridge Close (by) Cottam
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 8 November 2024 Monday to Friday, school days only.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Lancashire County Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1134699/21 · Changes in Lancashire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 696 bus?
The first 696 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 696 bus?
The last 696 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 696 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 696 bus?
The 696 is operated by Mario Coaches.
Timetable data from Mario Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1134699/21. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.