978 Highfield to Ringley via New Bury, Kearsley
Operated by Atlantic Travel GB. First bus 15:25, last bus 15:25. 1 journey on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 978? 3 other bus routes are numbered 978 elsewhere in the UK — see every 978 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:25 |
|---|---|
| St James' School (o/s) | 15:25 |
| Macdonald Avenue (nr) | 15:25 |
| Masefield Drive (opp) | 15:26 |
| Churchside (nr) | 15:28 |
| Elliott Street (nr) | 15:30 |
| Prospect Avenue (cnr) | 15:30 |
| Moorfield Chase (nr) | 15:31 |
| Lark Street (Stop A) | 15:31 |
| The Black Horse (Stop F) | 15:32 |
| Jackson Street (nr) | 15:34 |
| Station Road (cnr) | 15:34 |
| Kearsley Rail Station (Stop A) | 15:36 |
| Sulby Street (opp) | 15:37 |
| Irwell Place (cnr) | 15:38 |
| Hulme Road (opp) | 15:38 |
| Ringley Meadows (opp) | 15:39 |
| Kearsley Hall Road (opp) | 15:41 |
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 own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 978
978 towards Ringley
All 17 stops
- St James' School (o/s) Highfield
- Macdonald Avenue (nr) New Bury
- Masefield Drive (opp) New Bury
- Churchside (nr) New Bury
- Elliott Street (nr) New Bury
- Prospect Avenue (cnr) Farnworth
- Moorfield Chase (nr) Farnworth
- Lark Street (Stop A) Farnworth
- The Black Horse (Stop F) Farnworth
- Jackson Street (nr) Kearsley
- Station Road (cnr) Kearsley
- Kearsley Rail Station (Stop A) Kearsley
- Sulby Street (opp) Stoneclough
- Irwell Place (cnr) Ringley Bridge
- Hulme Road (opp) Ringley Bridge
- Ringley Meadows (opp) Ringley
- Kearsley Hall Road (opp) Ringley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 978 bus?
The first 978 departure on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays leaves at 15:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 978 bus?
The last 978 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 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 978 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Atlantic Travel GB day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 978 bus?
The 978 is operated by Atlantic Travel GB.
Timetable data from Atlantic Travel GB via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Atlantic Travel GB last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 29 April 2022. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.