96 Warrington to Lingley Mere via Old Hall, Great Sankey

Operated by Warrington's Own Buses. Registered as running via Warrington West Station. First bus 07:35, last bus 18:05. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.

Next towards Lingley Mere from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand S: tomorrow 07:35

Next towards Warrington from United Utilities (o/s): 16:10

Wanted a different 96? 26 other bus routes are numbered 96 elsewhere in the UK — see every 96 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Lingley Mere, Gatehouse · Monday to Friday · 3 journeys
Stop 07:3508:3509:20
Warrington Bus Interchange Stand S 07:3508:3509:20
Warrington Bank Quay Station (o/s) 07:3808:3809:23
Warrington West Railway Station (o\s) 07:4608:4609:31
United Utilities (o/s) 07:5808:5309:38

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.

The 96 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Fares on the 96

Adult single £2.50 · Adult return £4.00 · Child single £1.50 · Child return £2.00

The same for any journey on the 96, however far you go.

Warrington’s Own Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 25 September 2026. Fares change — check with Warrington's Own Buses before you travel.

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 Warrington's Own Buses 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 96

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0001977/192 · Changes in Warrington Borough Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 96 bus?

The first 96 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 96 bus?

The last 96 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 96 bus cost?

Warrington's Own Buses' published fares on the 96: adult single £2.50, adult return £4.00, child single £1.50, child return £2.00. The 96 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Warrington's Own Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 96 bus?

The 96 is operated by Warrington's Own Buses.

Timetable data from Warrington's Own Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Warrington's Own Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0001977/192. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.