970 Cansfield High School ↔ Dover Lock Terminus

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:27, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Bee Network whether this route takes part. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Dover Lock Terminus · Monday to Friday towards Cansfield High School · Monday to Friday
970 towards Dover Lock Terminus — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Cansfield High School (o/s) 15:25
Landgate School (opp) 15:33
Millers Lane (opp) 15:46
Dover Lock Terminus (at) 15:53

Route map

All stops on route 970

970 towards Dover Lock Terminus

  1. Cansfield High School (o/s) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  2. New Street (nr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  3. Bryn Road (nr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  4. East Street (opp) Stubshaw Cross
  5. School Street (opp) Stubshaw Cross
  6. Conway Road (opp) Stubshaw Cross
  7. Riding Lane (opp) Stubshaw Cross
  8. Beech Tree Houses (opp) Bamfurlong
  9. Bryn Gates Lane (nr) Bamfurlong
  10. Landgate School (opp) Bamfurlong
  11. Enid's End (nr) Bamfurlong
  12. Bridge Farm (nr) Bamfurlong
  13. Abingdon Drive (nr) Platt Bridge
  14. Wigan Street (nr) Platt Bridge
  15. Millers Lane (nr) Platt Bridge
  16. Albion Street (Stop A) Platt Bridge
  17. Stapleton Street (nr) Platt Bridge
  18. Dower Street (opp) Platt Bridge
  19. Wright Street (cnr) Platt Bridge
  20. Neville Street (opp) Platt Bridge
  21. Stephen Street (Stop D) Platt Bridge
  22. Millers Lane (opp) Platt Bridge
  23. Simpkin Street (nr) Abram
  24. Lee Lane (nr) Abram
  25. Alexandra Street (opp) Abram
  26. Abram Council Offices (o/s) Abram
  27. Park Lane (nr) Abram
  28. Dover Lock (opp) Abram
  29. Dover Lock Terminus (at) Abram

970 towards Cansfield High School

  1. Dover Lock (nr) Abram
  2. Dover Lock Terminus (at) Abram
  3. Park Lane (opp) Abram
  4. Abram Council Offices (opp) Abram
  5. Grimshaw Park (opp) Abram
  6. Alexandra Street (nr) Abram
  7. Lee Lane (opp) Abram
  8. Simpkin Street (opp) Abram
  9. Millers Lane (nr) Platt Bridge
  10. Albion Street (Stop A) Platt Bridge
  11. Stapleton Street (nr) Platt Bridge
  12. Dower Street (opp) Platt Bridge
  13. Wright Street (cnr) Platt Bridge
  14. Neville Street (opp) Platt Bridge
  15. Stephen Street (Stop D) Platt Bridge
  16. Millers Lane (opp) Platt Bridge
  17. Wigan Street (opp) Platt Bridge
  18. Abingdon Drive (opp) Platt Bridge
  19. Bridge Farm (opp) Bamfurlong
  20. Enid's End (opp) Bamfurlong
  21. Landgate School (o/s) Bamfurlong
  22. Bryn Gates Lane (opp) Bamfurlong
  23. Beech Tree Houses (nr) Bamfurlong
  24. Riding Lane (nr) Stubshaw Cross
  25. Conway Road (nr) Stubshaw Cross
  26. School Street (nr) Stubshaw Cross
  27. East Street (cnr) Stubshaw Cross
  28. Bryn Road (opp) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  29. Orchard Street (nr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  30. Hazelhurst Grove (nr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  31. Ashton View (Stop C) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  32. Ashton Library (opp) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  33. Osborne Road (opp) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  34. Cansfield High School (o/s) Ashton-in-Makerfield

Towns & areas on this route

Ashton-in-MakerfieldPlatt BridgeAbramStubshaw CrossBamfurlong

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 970 bus?

The first 970 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:27 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 970 bus?

The last 970 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 970 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 970 bus?

The 970 is operated by Bee Network.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.