731 Walmer Bridge to Penwortham via Longton, New Longton
Operated by Mario Coaches. First bus 07:52, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 731? 6 other bus routes are numbered 731 elsewhere in the UK — see every 731 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Star Garage (by) | 07:52 |
| Junction Garage (opp) | 07:55 |
| Bentley Park Road (opp) | 07:56 |
| Black Bull (opp) | 07:59 |
| Rams Head (o/s) | 08:00 |
| Chapel Park Road (opp) | 08:05 |
| Moss Lane (opp) | 08:06 |
| Methodist Church (opp) | 08:08 |
| All Saints Church (adj) | 08:09 |
| Farmers Arms (o/s) | 08:12 |
| Old Pope Lane (by) | 08:14 |
| Lindle Lane (o/s) | 08:16 |
| Cop Lane (by) | 08:18 |
| Cromwell Road (by) | 08:18 |
| Sainsburys (opp) | 08:19 |
| All Hallows RCHS (by) | 08:20 |
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 731
731 towards Penwortham
All 30 stops
- Star Garage (by) Walmer Bridge
- Walmer Bridge Inn (opp) Walmer Bridge
- Junction Garage (opp) Walmer Bridge
- Hall Lane (by) Longton
- Bentley Park Road (opp) Longton
- Golden Ball (by) Longton
- Black Bull (opp) Longton
- Booths (o/s) Longton
- Rams Head (o/s) Longton
- St Oswalds RCPS (opp) Longton
- Chapel Park Road (opp) Longton
- Chapel Ln bypass New Longton
- Moss Lane (opp) New Longton
- Saunders Lane (by) New Longton
- Methodist Church (opp) New Longton
- Boundary Close (by) New Longton
- All Saints Church (adj) New Longton
- Primary School (opp) New Longton
- Farmers Arms (o/s) Whitestake
- Whitestake Corner (by) Whitestake
- Old Pope Lane (by) Whitestake
- Rawstorne House (opp) Whitestake
- Lindle Lane (o/s) Whitestake
- Kingsfold Drive (opp) Kingsfold
- Cop Lane (by) Kingsfold
- Hill Road South (opp) Penwortham
- Cromwell Road (by) Penwortham
- Broad Oak Lane (by) Penwortham
- Sainsburys (opp) Penwortham
- All Hallows RCHS (by) Penwortham
731 towards Walmer Bridge
All 28 stops
- All Hallows RCHS (by) Penwortham
- Sainsburys (by) Penwortham
- Broad Oak Lane (opp) Penwortham
- Hill Rd South (by) Penwortham
- Cop Lane (opp) Kingsfold
- Kingsfold Drive (o/s) Kingsfold
- Lindle Lane (opp) Whitestake
- Rawstorne House (adj) Whitestake
- Old Pope Lane (opp) Whitestake
- Whitestake Corner (adj) Whitestake
- Farmers Arms (opp) Whitestake
- Primary School (o/s) New Longton
- All Saints Church (opp) New Longton
- Boundary Close (opp) New Longton
- Methodist Church (o/s) New Longton
- Saunders Lane (opp) New Longton
- Moss Lane (by) New Longton
- Chapel Lane (by) New Longton
- Chapel Park Road (by) Longton
- St Oswalds RCPS (by) Longton
- St Andrews Church (o/s) Longton
- Black Bull (o/s) Longton
- Red Lion (opp) Longton
- Bentley Park Road (by) Longton
- Hall Lane (opp) Longton
- Junction Garage (by) Walmer Bridge
- Walmer Bridge Inn (by) Hall Carr
- Star Garage (opp) Walmer Bridge
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 731 bus?
The first 731 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 731 bus?
The last 731 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 731 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 731 bus?
The 731 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.