979 Standish to Hindley via Red Rock, Aspull

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:43, last bus 15:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Hindley from Standish Community High School (o/s): 15:15

Next towards Standish from Albert Street (Stop G): tomorrow 07:43

Wanted a different 979? 1 other bus route is numbered 979 elsewhere in the UK — see every 979 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Hindley, First Avenue · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:15
Standish Community High School (o/s) 15:15
Trevore Drive (nr) 15:24
Mayfair Drive (opp) 15:41
Hindley Rail Station (nr) 15:44
First Avenue (Stop F) 15:50

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 979

979 towards Hindley

All 34 stops
  1. Standish Community High School (o/s) Standish
  2. Kenyon Road (opp) Standish
  3. James Square (nr) Standish
  4. Avondale Street (nr) Standish
  5. Standish Post Office (o/s) Standish
  6. St Wilfrids Road (opp) Standish
  7. Copeland Drive (nr) Standish
  8. The Owls (opp) Standish
  9. Trevore Drive (nr) Red Rock
  10. Devon Drive (opp) Red Rock
  11. Mayflower Cottages (nr) Red Rock
  12. Arley Lane (nr) Red Rock
  13. Canal Row (nr) Red Rock
  14. Pennington Lane (by) Red Rock
  15. Haigh Hall (opp) Red Rock
  16. Meadow Pit Lane (nr) Haigh
  17. Toddington Lane (nr) Haigh
  18. Haigh Church (opp) Haigh
  19. Holly Road (opp) Aspull
  20. Aspull Clinic (Stop A) Aspull
  21. The Fields (opp) Aspull
  22. Simms Square (opp) Aspull
  23. St Elizabeth's Church (adj) Aspull
  24. Bradshaw Hall Farm (opp) Pennington Green
  25. Mayfair Drive (opp) Pennington Green
  26. Bell Cottages (nr) Pennington Green
  27. Haigh Golf Club (opp) Pennington Green
  28. Hall Lane Grove (nr) Hindley
  29. Hindley Rail Station (nr) Hindley
  30. Hill Street (nr) Hindley
  31. Jacob Street (cnr) Hindley
  32. King Street (opp) Hindley
  33. Chapel Street (Stop H) Hindley
  34. First Avenue (Stop F) Hindley

979 towards Standish

All 33 stops
  1. Albert Street (Stop G) Hindley
  2. King Street (cnr) Hindley
  3. Jacob Street (opp) Hindley
  4. Hill Street (opp) Hindley
  5. Hindley Rail Station (Stop A) Hindley
  6. Hall Lane Grove (opp) Hindley
  7. Haigh Golf Club (o/s) Pennington Green
  8. Mayfair Drive (cnr) Pennington Green
  9. Bradshaw Hall Farm (o/s) Pennington Green
  10. St Elizabeth's Church (o/s) Aspull
  11. Simms Square (nr) Aspull
  12. The Fields (cnr) Aspull
  13. Finger Post (Stop C) Aspull
  14. Finger Post (Stop B) Aspull
  15. Holly Road (by) Aspull
  16. Haigh Church (nr) Haigh
  17. Toddington Lane (opp) Haigh
  18. Riley Lane (NW-bound) Haigh
  19. Haigh Hall (nr) Red Rock
  20. Pennington Lane (nr) Red Rock
  21. Canal Row (opp) Red Rock
  22. Arley Lane (opp) Red Rock
  23. Mayflower Cottages (opp) Red Rock
  24. Devon Drive (nr) Red Rock
  25. Brookside Road (opp) Red Rock
  26. The Owls (o/s) Standish
  27. Copeland Drive (opp) Standish
  28. St Wilfrids Road (nr) Standish
  29. Standish Post Office (opp) Standish
  30. Avondale Street (opp) Standish
  31. James Square (opp) Standish
  32. Primrose Lane (nr) Standish
  33. Standish Community High School (o/s) Standish

Towns & areas on this route

HindleyStandishAspullRed RockHaighPennington Green

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 979 bus?

The first 979 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:43 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 979 bus?

The last 979 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 979 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 979 bus?

The 979 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.