987 Town Lane to Tyldesley via Boothstown, Mosley Common
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:22, last bus 15:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 987? 2 other bus routes are numbered 987 elsewhere in the UK — see every 987 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:00 |
|---|---|
| St Mary's High School (NE-bound) | 15:00 |
| Boothstown Post Office (opp) | 15:10 |
| The Boundary Stone (Stop B) | 15:16 |
| Hough Lane (Stop B) | 15:20 |
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 987
987 towards Tyldesley
All 26 stops
- St Mary's High School (NE-bound) Town Lane
- Miners Arms (Stop C) Blackmoor
- The Straits (opp) Astley
- Coach Road (cnr) Astley
- Wallwork Road (opp) Astley
- Kennedy Road (nr) Astley
- Astley Park Way (cnr) Astley
- Oak Lea Gardens (nr) Astley
- Bulteel Street (nr) Astley
- Linden Road (opp) Boothstown
- Chapel Street (nr) Boothstown
- Victoria Street (opp) Boothstown
- Boothstown Post Office (opp) Boothstown
- Boothstown Precinct (o/s) Boothstown
- Ellenbrook Road (nr) Boothstown
- Orchard Avenue (nr) Boothstown
- Longwall Avenue (opp) Ellenbrook
- The Boundary Stone (Stop B) Ellenbrook
- East Moor (nr) Mosley Common
- Common Side Road (opp) Mosley Common
- Thornton Road (nr) Mosley Common
- Parr Brow (nr) Mosley Common
- Wellington Drive (Stop B) Mosley Common
- Mort Lane (opp) Tyldesley
- Hawthorn Close (opp) Tyldesley
- Hough Lane (Stop B) Tyldesley
987 towards Town Lane
All 26 stops
- Hough Lane (Stop A) Tyldesley
- Hawthorn Close (nr) Tyldesley
- Mort Lane (nr) Tyldesley
- Wellington Drive (Stop A) Mosley Common
- Parr Brow (nr) Mosley Common
- Thornton Road (opp) Mosley Common
- Common Side Road (nr) Mosley Common
- East Moor (opp) Mosley Common
- The Boundary Stone (Stop A) Ellenbrook
- Ellenbrook Road (opp) Ellenbrook
- Longwall Avenue (nr) Ellenbrook
- Orchard Avenue (opp) Boothstown
- Ellenbrook Road (opp) Boothstown
- Booth's Hall Road (nr) Boothstown
- Boothstown Post Office (nr) Boothstown
- Victoria Street (nr) Boothstown
- Chapel Street (opp) Boothstown
- Linden Road (nr) Boothstown
- Bulteel Street (opp) Astley
- Astley Park Way (opp) Astley
- Kennedy Road (opp) Astley
- Wallwork Road (nr) Astley
- Coach Road (opp) Astley
- The Straits (nr) Astley
- Miners Arms (Stop D) Blackmoor
- St Mary's High School (W-bound) Town Lane
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 987 bus?
The first 987 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 987 bus?
The last 987 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 987 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 987 bus?
The 987 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.