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.
- Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council - School children only
| Stop | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Star Garage (by) | 07:52 |
| Walmer Bridge Inn (opp) | 07:54 |
| Booths (o/s) | 08:00 |
| Chapel Park Road (opp) | 08:05 |
| Primary School (opp) | 08:10 |
| Whitestake Corner (by) | 08:14 |
| Cop Lane (by) | 08:18 |
| 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 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 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.