861 Sawley to Gisburn via Grindleton, Chatburn
Operated by Hodsons Coaches. First bus 15:40, last bus 15:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 861? 5 other bus routes are numbered 861 elsewhere in the UK — see every 861 bus timetable by area.
- Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council - School children only
| Stop | 15:40 |
|---|---|
| Bowland County High School (by) | 15:40 |
| Pavilion (opp) | 15:40 |
| Darkwood Crescent (opp) | 15:41 |
| Bolton by Bowland CEPS (opp) | 15:45 |
| Closes Hall Lodge (by) | 15:48 |
| White Bull (by) | 15:53 |
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 Hodsons Coaches 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 861
861 towards Gisburn
All 14 stops
- Bowland County High School (by) Sawley
- Pavilion (opp) Grindleton
- The Rum Fox (by) Grindleton
- Grindleton Brow (by) Grindleton
- Ribble Lane Bridge (by) Grindleton
- Darkwood Crescent (opp) Chatburn
- Mount Pleasant (opp) Chatburn
- Post Office (by) Chatburn
- Christ Church (o/s) Chatburn
- Sawley Road (by) Chatburn
- Spread Eagle (opp) Sawley
- Bolton by Bowland CEPS (opp) Bolton-by-Bowland
- Closes Hall Lodge (by) Bolton-by-Bowland
- White Bull (by) Gisburn
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 861 bus?
The first 861 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 861 bus?
The last 861 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 861 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Hodsons Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 861 bus?
The 861 is operated by Hodsons Coaches.
Timetable data from Hodsons Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.