740 Pennylands to Skelmersdale via Blaguegate, Stanley
Operated by A1 Coaches. First bus 07:55, last bus 15:05. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 740? 7 other bus routes are numbered 740 elsewhere in the UK — see every 740 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Whitehey Road (by) | 07:55 |
| Derby Arms (o/s) | 07:56 |
| Hawthorn Crescent (opp) | 07:57 |
| Waverley (opp) | 07:59 |
| Old Skelmersdale War Memorial (by) | 08:02 |
| Tancaster (opp) | 08:05 |
| Staveley Road (by) | 08:07 |
| Our Ladys RCHS (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.
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 A1 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 740
740 towards Skelmersdale
All 14 stops
- Whitehey Road (by) Pennylands
- Derby Arms (o/s) Pennylands
- Hawthorn Crescent (opp) Pennylands
- Wheatacre (by) Pennylands
- Waverley (opp) Pennylands
- Liverpool Road (by) Pennylands
- Old Skelmersdale War Memorial (by) Blaguegate
- School Lane (opp) Pennylands
- Turnberry (opp) Pennylands
- Sherrat Street (opp) Pennylands
- Tancaster (opp) Pennylands
- Thurston (opp) Pennylands
- Staveley Road (by) Stanley
- Our Ladys RCHS (by) Skelmersdale
740 towards Pennylands
All 14 stops
- Our Ladys RCHS (by) Skelmersdale
- Staveley Road (opp) Stanley
- Thurston (by) Pennylands
- Tancaster (o/s) Pennylands
- Sherrat Street (by) Pennylands
- Turnberry (by) Pennylands
- School Lane (by) Pennylands
- Old Skelmersdale War Memorial (by) Blaguegate
- Liverpool Road (opp) Pennylands
- Waverley (by) Pennylands
- Wheatacre (opp) Pennylands
- Hawthorn Cres (by) Pennylands
- Derby Arms (opp) Pennylands
- Whitehey Road (opp) Pennylands
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 740 bus?
The first 740 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 740 bus?
The last 740 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 740 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). A1 Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 740 bus?
The 740 is operated by A1 Coaches.
Timetable data from A1 Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.