879 Heyside to Sholver via Derker, Watersheddings
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:30, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 879? 6 other bus routes are numbered 879 elsewhere in the UK — see every 879 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:10 |
|---|---|
| Royton & Crompton School (adj) | 15:10 |
| Perth Street (opp) | 15:10 |
| Turf Lane (opp) | 15:12 |
| Manor Street (opp) | 15:13 |
| Higginshaw Road (opp) | 15:14 |
| Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | 15:15 |
| Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop D) | 15:17 |
| Stoneleigh Street (nr) | 15:19 |
| Prince Charlie Street (nr) | 15:20 |
| Vulcan Street (nr) | 15:21 |
| Otago Street (opp) | 15:21 |
| Counthill Road (opp) | 15:22 |
| Radcliffe Road (opp) | 15:23 |
| Highfield Terrace (opp) | 15:24 |
| Turf Pit Lane (opp) | 15:26 |
| The Moorside (o/s) | 15:26 |
| Sholver Lane (nr) | 15:27 |
| Wells Road (opp) | 15:28 |
| St Thomas (o/s) | 15:29 |
| Stevenson Drive (nr) | 15:30 |
| Wilkes Street (nr) | 15:31 |
| Sholver Terminus (at) | 15:33 |
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 Bee Network 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 879
879 towards Sholver
All 22 stops
- Royton & Crompton School (adj) Heyside
- Perth Street (opp) Heyside
- Turf Lane (opp) Higginshaw
- Manor Street (opp) Higginshaw
- Higginshaw Road (opp) Higginshaw
- Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop B) Derker
- Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop D) Lower Moor
- Stoneleigh Street (nr) Derker
- Prince Charlie Street (nr) Derker
- Vulcan Street (nr) Watersheddings
- Otago Street (opp) Watersheddings
- Counthill Road (opp) Watersheddings
- Radcliffe Road (opp) Watersheddings
- Highfield Terrace (opp) Moorside
- Turf Pit Lane (opp) Moorside
- The Moorside (o/s) Moorside
- Sholver Lane (nr) Sholver
- Wells Road (opp) Sholver
- St Thomas (o/s) Sholver
- Stevenson Drive (nr) Sholver
- Wilkes Street (nr) Sholver
- Sholver Terminus (at) Sholver
879 towards Heyside
All 22 stops
- Sholver Terminus (at) Sholver
- Wilkes Street (opp) Sholver
- Stevenson Drive (opp) Sholver
- Longfellow Crescent (nr) Sholver
- Wells Road (nr) Sholver
- Sholver Lane (opp) Sholver
- Turf Pit Lane (nr) Moorside
- Alexandra Terrace (nr) Moorside
- Highfield Terrace (o/s) Moorside
- Radcliffe Road (nr) Watersheddings
- James Street (nr) Watersheddings
- Otago Street (nr) Watersheddings
- Vulcan Street (opp) Watersheddings
- Granite Street (opp) Derker
- Egerton Street (nr) Lower Moor
- Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop C) Lower Moor
- Derker Metrolink Stop (Stop A) Derker
- Milne Street (opp) Higginshaw
- Manor Street (nr) Higginshaw
- Turf Lane (nr) Higginshaw
- Perth Street (nr) Heyside
- Royton & Crompton School (adj) Heyside
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 879 bus?
The first 879 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 879 bus?
The last 879 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 879 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bee Network day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 879 bus?
The 879 is operated by Bee Network.
Timetable data from Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.