741 Grange Park to Newton le Willows via Thatto Heath, Rainhill

Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 16:20, last bus 16:20. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.

Next towards Newton le Willows from Freckleton Road (opp): 16:20

Wanted a different 741? 6 other bus routes are numbered 741 elsewhere in the UK — see every 741 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Newton-le-Willows Station · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 16:20
Freckleton Road (opp) 16:20
School Lane (adj) 16:30
Four Acre Lane (adj) 16:41
Lancots Lane (adj) 16:48
Derbyshire Hill Road (adj) 16:58
Rosemary Drive (opp) 17:13

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Fares on the 741

Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.00

The same for any journey on the 741, however far you go.

Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.

Tickets on the 741

Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.

Single · MyTicket · Jobseekers Single · Merseyside Plus DayRider · North West 1 Day Explorer · Merseyside Plus Group DayRider · Merseyside Plus 7 Day MegaRider · North West Gold 7 Day MegaRider

…and 4 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 June 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.

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 Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 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 741

741 towards Newton le Willows

All 50 stops
  1. Freckleton Road (opp) Grange Park
  2. No. 326 (o/s) Grange Park
  3. Margery Road (opp) Grange Park
  4. Whittle Street (adj) Thatto Heath
  5. Thatto Heath Interchange (Stop B) Thatto Heath
  6. Elephant Lane (adj) Thatto Heath
  7. Samuel Street (adj) Thatto Heath
  8. Bexhill Gardens (adj) Nutgrove
  9. Elton Head Road (nr) Rainhill
  10. Stapleton Road (adj) Rainhill
  11. Rainhill Interchange (Stop A) Rainhill
  12. School Lane (adj) Rainhill Stoops
  13. Norlands Lane (opp) Rainhill Stoops
  14. Forest Road (nr) Sutton Manor
  15. Jubits Lane (adj) Sutton Manor
  16. Pendlebury Street (adj) Clock Face
  17. Gartons Lane (adj) Clock Face
  18. Four Acre Lane (adj) Clock Face
  19. Mill Lane (nr) Marshalls Cross
  20. Leopold Grove (opp) Marshalls Cross
  21. Severn Close (nr) Marshalls Cross
  22. Eaves Lane (adj) Sutton
  23. Freda Avenue (opp) Sutton
  24. Dinorben Avenue (adj) Sutton
  25. Highfield Street (adj) Sutton
  26. Lancots Lane (adj) Sutton
  27. Monastery Road (opp) Sutton Oak
  28. Ellen Street (adj) Sutton Oak
  29. Robins Lane (adj) Sutton Oak
  30. Watery Lane (adj) Sutton Oak
  31. Rolling Mill Lane (opp) Parr
  32. Berrys Lane (opp) Parr
  33. Meadow Lane (adj) Parr
  34. Berrys Lane (adj) Parr
  35. Downway Lane (nr) Derbyshire Hill
  36. Derbyshire Hill Road (adj) Derbyshire Hill
  37. Reynolds Avenue (adj) Ashtons Green
  38. Penkford Lane (opp) Newton Common
  39. Short Street (adj) Newton Common
  40. Marian Avenue (opp) Newton Common
  41. Swan Road (nr) Newton Common
  42. Sefton Street (opp) Crow Lane
  43. Clarence Street (nr) Crow Lane
  44. Vista Road (nr) Crow Lane
  45. Belvedere Road (adj) Crow Lane
  46. Water Street (adj) Crow Lane
  47. Queens Drive (adj) Crow Lane
  48. The Avenue (adj) Crow Lane
  49. The Parchments (adj) Newton le Willows
  50. Rosemary Drive (opp) Newton le Willows

Towns & areas on this route

Newton le WillowsSuttonThatto HeathRainhillClock FaceCrow LaneParrGrange ParkSutton ManorAshtons GreenSutton OakDerbyshire Hill

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 741 bus?

The first 741 departure on weekdays leaves at 16:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 741 bus?

The last 741 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 741 bus cost?

Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 741: adult single £2.00, child single £1.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 741 bus?

The 741 is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.

Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.