978 Standish Community High School ↔ Bakersfield

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:16. 4 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 Bakersfield · Monday to Friday towards Standish Community High School · Monday to Friday
978 towards Bakersfield — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Standish Community High School (o/s) 15:1515:16
Boar's Head (opp) 15:2715:28
Green Hayes Avenue (nr) 15:3215:33
New Market Street (nr) 15:3815:39
Bradshaw Street (nr) 15:4715:48
Bakersfield (opp) ·15:56

Route map

All stops on route 978

978 towards Bakersfield

  1. Kenyon Road (opp) Standish
  2. Standish Community High School (o/s) Standish
  3. Avondale Street (nr) Standish
  4. James Square (nr) Standish
  5. Pole Street (cnr) Standish
  6. Standish Police Station (opp) Standish
  7. Prospect Lodge (opp) Standish
  8. Ashfield Park Drive (nr) Standish
  9. Roundmoor Road (opp) Boars Head
  10. Coniston Park Drive (opp) Boars Head
  11. Greenways (nr) Boars Head
  12. Boar's Head (opp) Boars Head
  13. Mere Oaks (opp) Standish
  14. Old Lane (opp) Standish
  15. Boars Head Reservoir (opp) Standish
  16. Ludovic Terrace (nr) Whitley
  17. Tennyson Drive (cnr) Whitley
  18. Woodfield School (o/s) Whitley
  19. Green Hayes Avenue (nr) Swinley
  20. Walkden Avenue East (cnr) Swinley
  21. Hornby Street (nr) Wigan
  22. New Market Street (nr) Wigan
  23. Coop Street (cnr) Scholes
  24. Ellis Street (nr) Scholes
  25. Plantation Gates (nr) Whelley
  26. Bradshaw Street (nr) Whelley
  27. Cheltenham Street (opp) New Springs
  28. Kirkwood Close (opp) New Springs
  29. Ashbourne Avenue (opp) New Springs
  30. Chapel Street (nr) New Springs
  31. Kirklees Street (cnr) New Springs
  32. Senecar Close (opp) Top Lock
  33. Withington Grange (opp) Top Lock
  34. Kirkless Hall (o/s) Top Lock
  35. Cale Lane (nr) New Springs
  36. Bakersfield (opp) New Springs

978 towards Standish Community High School

  1. Chapel Street (nr) New Springs
  2. Kirklees Street (cnr) New Springs
  3. Ashbourne Avenue (opp) New Springs
  4. Senecar Close (opp) Top Lock
  5. Withington Grange (opp) Top Lock
  6. Kirkless Hall (o/s) Top Lock
  7. Cale Lane (nr) New Springs
  8. Bakersfield (opp) New Springs
  9. Ashbourne Avenue (nr) New Springs
  10. Kirkwood Close (nr) New Springs
  11. Cheltenham Street (nr) New Springs
  12. Plantation Gates (opp) Whelley
  13. Bradshaw Street (opp) Whelley
  14. Ellis Street (opp) Scholes
  15. Coop Street (opp) Scholes
  16. New Market Street (adj) Wigan
  17. Mesnes Park (o/s) Wigan
  18. Hornby Street (opp) Wigan
  19. Green Hayes Avenue (opp) Swinley
  20. Walkden Avenue East (opp) Swinley
  21. Tennyson Drive (opp) Whitley
  22. Woodfield School (opp) Whitley
  23. Ludovic Terrace (opp) Whitley
  24. Old Lane (o/s) Standish
  25. Boars Head Reservoir (nr) Standish
  26. Mere Oaks (nr) Standish
  27. Greenways (opp) Boars Head
  28. Boar's Head (o/s) Boars Head
  29. Coniston Park Drive (nr) Boars Head
  30. Roundmoor Road (nr) Boars Head
  31. Ashfield Park Drive (opp) Standish
  32. Prospect Lodge (nr) Standish
  33. Standish Police Station (o/s) Standish
  34. Avondale Street (opp) Standish
  35. James Square (opp) Standish
  36. Primrose Lane (nr) Standish
  37. Standish Community High School (o/s) Standish

Towns & areas on this route

WiganStandishNew SpringsWhitleyScholesSwinleyWhelleyBoars HeadTop Lock

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 978 bus?

The first 978 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (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 weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:16. 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). Bee Network 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 Bee Network.

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