740 Little Town to Clitheroe via Whalley, Primrose
Operated by Mario Coaches. First bus 07:43, last bus 15:35. 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 | 07:43 |
|---|---|
| De Tabley Arms (o/s) | 07:43 |
| Stoneygate Lane (by) | 07:44 |
| Gallows Lane (by) | 07:51 |
| Shireburn Arms (opp) | 07:55 |
| Knowles Brow (by) | 07:59 |
| Three Fishes (opp) | 08:03 |
| Mitton Hall (by) | 08:03 |
| Cemetery (by) | 08:06 |
| Rail Station (by) | 08:12 |
| Hayhurst Road (by) | 08:14 |
| Cemetery (by) | 08:17 |
| Whiteacre Lane (opp) | 08:19 |
| Primary School (opp) | 08:21 |
| Clitheroe Golf Club (o/s) | 08:23 |
| Littlemoor Road (opp) | 08:28 |
| St James Street (opp) | 08:28 |
| Ribblesdale CHS (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 740
740 towards Clitheroe
All 32 stops
- De Tabley Arms (o/s) Little Town
- Ribchester Arms (opp) Ribchester
- Stoneygate Lane (by) Ribchester
- Halls Arms (o/s) Knowle Green
- Gallows Lane (by) Dutton
- Bailey Green Cottage (by) Hurst Green
- Shireburn Arms (opp) Hurst Green
- St Josephs RCPS (by) Hurst Green
- Knowles Brow (by) Hurst Green
- Mitton Road End (adj) Great Mitton
- Three Fishes (opp) Great Mitton
- Aspinall Arms (o/s) Great Mitton
- Mitton Hall (by) Great Mitton
- Kingsmill Avenue (opp) Calderstone
- Cemetery (by) Calderstone
- Hospital (opp) Calderstone
- Rail Station (by) Whalley
- The Grove (opp) Whalley
- Hayhurst Road (by) Whalley
- Rookwood (by) Whalley
- Cemetery (by) Whalley
- The Eagle (by) Lamb Roe
- Whiteacre Lane (opp) Lamb Roe
- Trafford Gardens (opp) Barrow
- Primary School (opp) Barrow
- Elbow Wood Drive (by) Barrow
- Clitheroe Golf Club (o/s) Barrow
- Limehouse Farm (opp) Barrow
- Littlemoor Road (opp) Primrose
- Park Street (opp) Primrose
- St James Street (opp) Primrose
- Ribblesdale CHS (by) Clitheroe Town Centre
740 towards Little Town
All 31 stops
- Ribblesdale CHS (by) Clitheroe Town Centre
- Park Street (by) Primrose
- Littlemooor Road (by) Primrose
- Limehouse Farm (by) Barrow
- Clitheroe Golf Club (opp) Barrow
- Audley House (by) Barrow
- Trafford Gardens (adj) Barrow
- Whiteacre Lane (by) Lamb Roe
- The Eagle (opp) Lamb Roe
- Cemetery (opp) Whalley
- Rookwood (adj) Whalley
- Hayhurst Road (opp) Whalley
- The Grove (by) Whalley
- Railway Stn (by) Whalley
- Nethertown Close (opp) Calderstone
- Hospital (o/s) Calderstone
- Sandringham Close (by) Calderstone
- Willow Avenue (by) Calderstone
- Cemetery (opp) Calderstone
- Kingsmill Avenue (by) Calderstone
- Three Fishes Inn (o/s) Great Mitton
- Mitton Road End (by) Great Mitton
- Knowles Brow (opp) Hurst Green
- Shireburn Arms (o/s) Hurst Green
- St Johns Church (o/s) Hurst Green
- Punch Bowl Hotel (o/s) Hurst Green
- Huntington Hall Lane (by) Dutton
- Duddle House Farm (by) Dutton
- Halls Arms (opp) Knowle Green
- Ribchester Arms (o/s) Ribchester
- De Tabley Arms (by) Little Town
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 740 bus?
The first 740 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:43 (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 15:35. 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). Mario 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 Mario Coaches.
Timetable data from Mario Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.