981 Standish to Aspull via Boars Head, Red Rock
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:55, last bus 15:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 981? 3 other bus routes are numbered 981 elsewhere in the UK — see every 981 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:15 |
|---|---|
| Standish Community High School (o/s) | 15:15 |
| Boar's Head (opp) | 15:27 |
| Haigh Church (opp) | 15:39 |
| Aspull Clinic (Stop A) | 15:44 |
| Sumner Street (opp) | 15:48 |
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 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 981
981 towards Aspull
All 29 stops
- Standish Community High School (o/s) Standish
- Kenyon Road (opp) Standish
- James Square (nr) Standish
- Avondale Street (nr) Standish
- Pole Street (cnr) Standish
- Standish Police Station (opp) Standish
- Prospect Lodge (opp) Standish
- Ashfield Park Drive (nr) Standish
- Roundmoor Road (opp) Boars Head
- Coniston Park Drive (opp) Boars Head
- Greenways (nr) Boars Head
- Boar's Head (opp) Boars Head
- Limes Avenue (nr) Boars Head
- Hawthorne Avenue (opp) Boars Head
- Richmond Close (opp) Boars Head
- Fairhurst Lane (nr) Red Rock
- Rowton Rise (nr) Red Rock
- Mayflower Cottages (nr) Red Rock
- Arley Lane (nr) Red Rock
- Canal Row (nr) Red Rock
- Pennington Lane (by) Red Rock
- Haigh Hall (opp) Red Rock
- Meadow Pit Lane (nr) Haigh
- Toddington Lane (nr) Haigh
- Haigh Church (opp) Haigh
- Holly Road (opp) Aspull
- Aspull Clinic (Stop A) Aspull
- Stanley Road (nr) Aspull
- Sumner Street (opp) Aspull
981 towards Standish
All 26 stops
- Sumner Street (cnr) Aspull
- Stanley Road (opp) Aspull
- Finger Post (Stop B) Aspull
- Holly Road (by) Aspull
- Haigh Church (nr) Haigh
- Toddington Lane (opp) Haigh
- Riley Lane (NW-bound) Haigh
- Haigh Hall (nr) Red Rock
- Pennington Lane (nr) Red Rock
- Canal Row (opp) Red Rock
- Arley Lane (opp) Red Rock
- Mayflower Cottages (opp) Red Rock
- Fairhurst Lane (opp) Red Rock
- Richmond Close (nr) Boars Head
- Hawthorne Avenue (nr) Boars Head
- Boar's Head (o/s) Boars Head
- Greenways (opp) Boars Head
- Coniston Park Drive (nr) Boars Head
- Roundmoor Road (nr) Boars Head
- Ashfield Park Drive (opp) Standish
- Prospect Lodge (nr) Standish
- Standish Police Station (o/s) Standish
- Avondale Street (opp) Standish
- James Square (opp) Standish
- Primrose Lane (nr) Standish
- Standish Community High School (o/s) Standish
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 981 bus?
The first 981 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 981 bus?
The last 981 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 981 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 981 bus?
The 981 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.