970 Ashton-in-Makerfield to Abram via Stubshaw Cross, Platt Bridge

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:27, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Abram from Cansfield High School (o/s): 15:25

Next towards Ashton-in-Makerfield from Dover Lock Terminus (at): tomorrow 07:27

Wanted a different 970? 2 other bus routes are numbered 970 elsewhere in the UK — see every 970 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Abram, Dover Lock Terminus · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:25
Cansfield High School (o/s) 15:25
Landgate School (opp) 15:33
Millers Lane (opp) 15:46
Dover Lock Terminus (at) 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.

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 →

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 970

970 towards Abram

All 29 stops
  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 Ashton-in-Makerfield

All 34 stops
  1. Dover Lock Terminus (at) Abram
  2. Dover Lock (nr) Abram
  3. Park Lane (opp) Abram
  4. Grimshaw Park (opp) Abram
  5. Abram Council Offices (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. Hazelhurst Grove (nr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  30. Orchard Street (nr) Ashton-in-Makerfield
  31. Ashton View (Stop B) 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 Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.