749 Holmeswood to Burscough via Heatons Bridge, Ormskirk
Operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 749? 2 other bus routes are numbered 749 elsewhere in the UK — see every 749 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Sandy Lane (adj) | 07:50 |
| Windmill Farm (opp) | 07:57 |
| Railway Station (o/s) | 08:00 |
| Snape Green (adj) | 08:15 |
| Bullens Lane (opp) | 08:15 |
| Mount Farm (opp) | 08:16 |
| Everard Close (by) | 08:17 |
| Cliffe Wood (opp) | 08:19 |
| Dam Wood Lane (adj) | 08:22 |
| Smithy Lane (opp) | 08:23 |
| Crematorium (opp) | 08:24 |
| Bull and Dog (o/s) | 08:27 |
| Platts Lane (opp) | 08:28 |
| Higgins Lane (adj) | 08:29 |
| Priory High School (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 749
749 towards Burscough
All 28 stops
- Sandy Lane (adj) Holmeswood
- Smithy Lane (opp) Holmeswood
- Windmill Farm (opp) Martin Mere
- Wildfowl Trust (opp) Martin Mere
- Railway Station (o/s) New Lane
- Martins Inn (o/s) Smithy Lane Ends
- Snape Green (adj) Carr Cross
- St Marks CEPS (opp) Scarisbrick
- Bullens Lane (opp) Scarisbrick
- Morris Dancers (by) Scarisbrick
- Mount Farm (opp) Bescar
- Woodland Avenue (adj) Bescar
- Everard Close (by) Bescar
- St Elizabeths RC Church (opp) Bescar
- Cliffe Wood (opp) Drummersdale
- Dam Lane (adj) Drummersdale
- Dam Wood Lane (adj) Heatons Bridge
- Heatons Bridge Inn (opp) Heatons Bridge
- Smithy Lane (opp) Heatons Bridge
- Scarisbrick House Farm (opp) Heatons Bridge
- Crematorium (opp) Ormskirk
- Ringtail Retail Park (by) Burscough
- Bull and Dog (o/s) Burscough
- Mill Dam Lane (opp) Burscough
- Platts Lane (opp) Burscough
- Lordsgate Drive (opp) Burscough
- Higgins Lane (adj) Burscough
- Priory High School (by) Burscough
749 towards Holmeswood
All 29 stops
- Priory High School (by) Burscough
- Truscott Road (opp) Burscough
- Higgins Lane (by) Burscough
- Lordsgate Drive (by) Burscough
- Platts Lane (by) Burscough
- Mill Dam Lane (by) Burscough
- Bull and Dog (opp) Burscough
- Ringtail Retail Park (opp) Burscough
- Crematorium (by) Ormskirk
- Scarisbrick House Farm (by) Heatons Bridge
- Smithy Lane (adj) Heatons Bridge
- Heatons Bridge Inn (adj) Heatons Bridge
- Dam Wood Lane (by) Heatons Bridge
- Dam Lane (opp) Drummersdale
- Cliffe Wood (adj) Bescar
- St Elizabeths RC Church (adj) Bescar
- Everard Close (opp) Bescar
- Woodland Avenue (by) Bescar
- Mount Farm (adj) Bescar
- Morris Dancers (by) Scarisbrick
- Bullens Lane (adj) Scarisbrick
- St Marks CEPS (adj) Scarisbrick
- Snape Green (opp) Carr Cross
- Martins Inn (opp) Smithy Lane Ends
- New Lane Station (by) New Lane
- Wildfowl Trust (by) Martin Mere
- Windmill Farm (by) Martin Mere
- Smithy Lane (by) Holmeswood
- Sandy Lane (adj) Holmeswood
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 749 bus?
The first 749 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 749 bus?
The last 749 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 749 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Holmeswood Coaches Ltd day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 749 bus?
The 749 is operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd.
Timetable data from Holmeswood Coaches Ltd via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.