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.
- Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council - School children only
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Sandy Lane (adj) | 07:50 |
| Smithy Lane (opp) | 07:52 |
| Windmill Farm (opp) | 07:57 |
| Railway Station (o/s) | 08:00 |
| Martins Inn (o/s) | 08:04 |
| Snape Green (adj) | 08:15 |
| St Marks CEPS (opp) | 08:15 |
| St Elizabeths RC Church (opp) | 08:18 |
| Cliffe Wood (opp) | 08:19 |
| Smithy Lane (opp) | 08:23 |
| Crematorium (opp) | 08:24 |
| 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 published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Holmeswood Coaches Ltd 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 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.