985 Town Lane to Atherton via Tyldesley, Shakerley
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:35, last bus 15:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 985? 2 other bus routes are numbered 985 elsewhere in the UK — see every 985 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:00 |
|---|---|
| St Mary's High School (NE-bound) | 15:00 |
| Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | 15:08 |
| Devon Road (opp) | 15:12 |
| Atherton Arms (opp) | 15:21 |
| Sumner Street (nr) | 15:23 |
| Durban Street (nr) | 15:25 |
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 985
985 towards Atherton
All 35 stops
- St Mary's High School (NE-bound) Town Lane
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church (o/s) Blackmoor
- Miners Arms (Stop C) Blackmoor
- Manchester Road (Stop A) Blackmoor
- Windsor Avenue (nr) Blackmoor
- The Ley (nr) Blackmoor
- Ennerdale Road (opp) Tyldesley
- Thirlmere Avenue (opp) Tyldesley
- Standish Street (opp) Tyldesley
- Tyldesley Square (Stop D) Tyldesley
- Lemon Street (Stop C) Tyldesley
- Pelican Centre (o/s) Tyldesley
- Dorning Street (nr) Tyldesley
- Glenview Road (cnr) Shakerley
- Rutland Road (nr) Shakerley
- Leicester Road (opp) Shakerley
- Dorset Avenue (nr) Shakerley
- Lancaster Avenue (nr) Shakerley
- Essex Place (nr) Shakerley
- Devon Road (opp) Shakerley
- Leicester Road (nr) Shakerley
- York Avenue (nr) Shakerley
- Rutland Road (opp) Shakerley
- Glenview Road (opp) Shakerley
- Dorning Street (opp) Tyldesley
- Sacred Heart Church (o/s) Hindsford
- Clarence Street (nr) Hindsford
- Hamilton Street (nr) Atherton
- Atherton Arms (opp) Atherton
- Morley Street (Stop C) Atherton
- Sumner Street (nr) Atherton
- Lambeth Street (cnr) Atherton
- Prestwich Street (opp) Atherton
- Linstock Way (opp) Atherton
- Durban Street (nr) Atherton
985 towards Town Lane
All 36 stops
- Durban Street (opp) Atherton
- Linstock Way (nr) Atherton
- Prestwich Street (nr) Atherton
- Bag Lane (nr) Atherton
- St John Street (opp) Atherton
- Atherton Arms (Stop E) Atherton
- Hamilton Street (opp) Atherton
- Tyldesley Road (NW-bound) Hindsford
- Sacred Heart Church (opp) Hindsford
- Hindsford Street (cnr) Tyldesley
- Dorning Street (nr) Tyldesley
- Glenview Road (cnr) Shakerley
- Rutland Road (nr) Shakerley
- Leicester Road (opp) Shakerley
- Dorset Avenue (nr) Shakerley
- Lancaster Avenue (nr) Shakerley
- Essex Place (nr) Shakerley
- Devon Road (opp) Shakerley
- Leicester Road (nr) Shakerley
- York Avenue (nr) Shakerley
- Rutland Road (opp) Shakerley
- Glenview Road (opp) Shakerley
- Dorning Street (opp) Tyldesley
- Lime Street (Stop A) Tyldesley
- Cambian Tyldesley School (Stop B) Tyldesley
- Tyldesley Town Hall (Stop E) Tyldesley
- Upper George Street (Stop F) Tyldesley
- Standish Street (nr) Tyldesley
- Thirlmere Avenue (nr) Tyldesley
- Ennerdale Road (nr) Tyldesley
- The Ley (opp) Blackmoor
- Windsor Avenue (opp) Blackmoor
- Manchester Road (Stop B) Blackmoor
- Miners Arms (Stop D) Blackmoor
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church (opp) Blackmoor
- St Mary's High School (W-bound) Town Lane
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 985 bus?
The first 985 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 985 bus?
The last 985 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 985 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 985 bus?
The 985 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.