879 Rodbaston to Stafford via Penkridge, Dunston
Operated by Select Bus Services. First bus 16:40, last bus 16:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £4.50 — more.
Wanted a different 879? 6 other bus routes are numbered 879 elsewhere in the UK — see every 879 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 16:40 |
|---|---|
| Rodbaston College (nr) | 16:40 |
| Crown Bridge (opp) | 16:45 |
| Royal Oak PH (opp) | 16:55 |
| Gaol Square (adj) | 17:05 |
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 879
Adult single £4.50
The same for any journey on the 879, however far you go.
Select Bus Services' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 7 September 2026. Fares change — check with Select Bus Services before you travel.
Tickets on the 879
Select Bus Services publishes singles on this route.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from Select Bus Services' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Select Bus Services.
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 Select Bus Services 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 Stafford
All 29 stops
- Rodbaston College (nr) Rodbaston
- Rodbaston Drive (opp) Rodbaston
- Bungham Lane (adj) Rockhouse Estate
- Mayfield Avenue (adj) Rockhouse Estate
- Crown Bridge (opp) Penkridge
- Goods Station Lane (adj) Penkridge
- Chase View (adj) Penkridge
- Lower Drayton Lane (opp) Penkridge
- Stone Cottages (opp) Dunston
- Swan Lane (adj) Dunston
- Dunston Hall (adj) Dunston
- School Lane (adj) Dunston
- Argos Distribution Centre (by) Acton Gate
- Garage (adj) Acton Gate
- Barnhurst Farm (opp) Acton Gate
- Barn Bank Lane (adj) Moss Pit
- School Lane (opp) Moss Pit
- Boon Grove (opp) Rickerscote
- Rickerscote Road (opp) Rickerscote
- Stafford Manor High School (adj) Rising Brook
- Royal Oak PH (opp) Rising Brook
- Park Avenue (adj) Rowley Park
- Highfield Grove (adj) Rowley Park
- Rowley Grove (opp) Rowley Park
- Alexandra Road (opp) Stafford
- The Green (adj) Stafford Town Centre
- Shrewsbury Arms PH (adj) Stafford Town Centre
- Gatehouse Theatre (adj) Stafford Town Centre
- Gaol Square (adj) Stafford Town Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 879 bus?
The first 879 departure on weekdays leaves at 16:40 (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 16:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 879 bus cost?
Select Bus Services' published fares on the 879: adult single £4.50. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Select Bus Services sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 879 bus?
The 879 is operated by Select Bus Services.
Timetable data from Select Bus Services via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Select Bus Services last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 14 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.