781 Rainford to Chapel Brow via Billinge, Billinge Chapel End
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 15:30, last bus 15:30. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 781? 7 other bus routes are numbered 781 elsewhere in the UK — see every 781 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Rainford High School Internal Grounds (Adj) | 15:30 |
| Red Cat Lane (opp) | 15:38 |
| Newton Road (nr) | 15:51 |
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.
Fares on the 781
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 781, 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 781
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 781
781 towards Chapel Brow
All 16 stops
- Rainford High School Internal Grounds (Adj) Muncaster
- Muncaster Drive (adj) Muncaster
- Lakeside Gardens (opp) Muncaster
- White House Lane (adj) Muncaster
- Rookery Drive (opp) Muncaster
- Rookery Lane (opp) Muncaster
- Dial House Wood (adj) Muncaster
- Mill House Farm (adj) Rainford
- Mill Lane (opp) Rainford
- Moss Lane (adj) Moss Cottages
- Red Cat Lane (opp) Moss Cottages
- Braeside Crescent (nr) Billinge
- Beulah Avenue (opp) Billinge
- Fair View (adj) Billinge Chapel End
- Gorsey Brow (adj) Billinge
- Newton Road (nr) Chapel Brow
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 781 bus?
The first 781 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 781 bus?
The last 781 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 781 bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 781: 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 781 bus?
The 781 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.