988 Lowton Common to Lowton via Pennington, Leigh

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:27, last bus 15:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Lowton from Lowton High School (o/s): tomorrow 15:00

Next towards Lowton Common from Salisbury Street (Stop B): tomorrow 07:27

Wanted a different 988? 2 other bus routes are numbered 988 elsewhere in the UK — see every 988 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Lowton West Primary School · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:00
Lowton High School (o/s) 15:00
Cook Street (opp) 15:11
Common Lane (nr) 15:17
Lowton West Primary School (opp) 15:24

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 988

988 towards Lowton

All 24 stops
  1. Lowton High School (o/s) Lowton Common
  2. Moss Industrial Estate (nr) Lowton Common
  3. Pennington Flash (nr) Lowton Common
  4. Jean Avenue (opp) Pennington
  5. Pennington Park (o/s) Pennington
  6. Winmarleigh Gardens (cnr) Pennington
  7. Buck Street (opp) Leigh
  8. Cook Street (opp) Leigh
  9. Milton Street (opp) Firs Lane
  10. Co-operative Street (cnr) Firs Lane
  11. Urmston Street (cnr) Firs Lane
  12. Malham Close (opp) Firs Lane
  13. Fell Street (cnr) Plank Lane
  14. Mitchell Street (nr) Plank Lane
  15. Common Lane (nr) Plank Lane
  16. Hayes Street (opp) Plank Lane
  17. Tinsley Green Way (opp) Plank Lane
  18. Canal Bridge (adj) Plank Lane
  19. Heybrook Farm (nr) Plank Lane
  20. Byrom Lodge (opp) Garton Common
  21. Slag Lane Riding Stables (opp) Garton Common
  22. Garton Drive (nr) Garton Common
  23. Braithwaite Road (nr) Lowton
  24. Lowton West Primary School (opp) Lowton

988 towards Lowton Common

All 52 stops
  1. Salisbury Street (Stop B) Golborne
  2. Grimshaw Street (opp) Golborne
  3. Lilac Road (opp) Golborne
  4. Prescott Avenue (nr) Golborne
  5. Manley Avenue (opp) Edge Green
  6. Ashton Road (opp) Edge Green
  7. May Street (opp) Golborne
  8. Rothwell Gardens (nr) Golborne
  9. Golborne High School (nr) Golborne
  10. Windsor Road (opp) Golborne
  11. Rectory Avenue (nr) Golborne
  12. Lowton West Primary School (o/s) Lowton
  13. Braithwaite Road (opp) Lowton
  14. Garton Drive (opp) Garton Common
  15. Slag Lane Riding Stables (nr) Garton Common
  16. Byrom Lodge (o/s) Garton Common
  17. Heybrook Farm (adj) Plank Lane
  18. Canal Bridge (at) Plank Lane
  19. Tinsley Green Way (cnr) Plank Lane
  20. Hayes Street (nr) Plank Lane
  21. Common Lane (opp) Plank Lane
  22. Mitchell Street (opp) Plank Lane
  23. Fell Street (opp) Plank Lane
  24. Malham Close (nr) Firs Lane
  25. Urmston Street (opp) Firs Lane
  26. Kendal Grove (nr) Firs Lane
  27. Cook Street (cnr) Leigh
  28. Buck Street (cnr) Leigh
  29. Winmarleigh Gardens (opp) Pennington
  30. Pennington Park (opp) Pennington
  31. Jean Avenue (nr) Pennington
  32. Pennington Flash (opp) Lowton Common
  33. Moss Industrial Estate (opp) Lowton Common
  34. Reeve Street (cnr) Wash End
  35. Sandy Lane (opp) Lowton Common
  36. Morgans Way (cnr) Lowton Common
  37. Pocket Nook Lane (nr) Lowton Common
  38. Hesketh Meadow Lane (opp) Lowton Common
  39. Lowton Social Club (opp) Lowton St Marys
  40. Norwood Avenue (opp) Lowton St Marys
  41. Mather Avenue (nr) Lane Head
  42. Heath Lane (opp) Lane Head
  43. The Old Bakery (by) Lane Head
  44. Highfield Lane (cnr) Lane Head
  45. Travellers Rest (o/s) Lane Head
  46. Sandup Farm (nr) Lane Head
  47. Parkside Road (nr) Newton le Willows
  48. Waterworks Drive (opp) Newton le Willows
  49. Rosemary Drive (adj) Newton le Willows
  50. Golborne Street (adj) Newton le Willows
  51. Cobden Street (adj) Newton le Willows
  52. Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride (S-bound) Newton le Willows

Towns & areas on this route

LeighNewton le WillowsLowtonGolborneLowton CommonFirs LaneLane HeadPlank LanePenningtonLowton St MarysGarton CommonWash End

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 988 bus?

The first 988 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:27 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 988 bus?

The last 988 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 988 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 988 bus?

The 988 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.