989 Town Lane to Hag Fold via Bedford, Leigh

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:40, last bus 15:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Hag Fold from St Mary's High School (W-bound): tomorrow 15:00

Next towards Town Lane from Marlborough Road (opp): tomorrow 07:40

Wanted a different 989? 3 other bus routes are numbered 989 elsewhere in the UK — see every 989 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Hag Fold, Marlborough Road · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:00
St Mary's High School (W-bound) 15:00
Leigh Bus Station (Stand RR) 15:20
Hope Fold Avenue (nr) 15:32
Marlborough Road (nr) 15:40

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 989

989 towards Hag Fold

All 31 stops
  1. St Mary's High School (W-bound) Town Lane
  2. Hadbutt Lane (opp) Town Lane
  3. Marsland Green Lane (nr) Marsland Green
  4. Leigh Cemetery (opp) Marsland Green
  5. Stafford Street (nr) Bedford
  6. Bedford High School (o/s) Bedford
  7. Greendale Crescent (cnr) Bedford
  8. Sandersons Croft (nr) Bedford
  9. Butts Bridge (nr) Leigh
  10. Rothay Street (cnr) Leigh
  11. Brewery Lane (opp) Leigh
  12. Derby Street (cnr) Leigh
  13. Leigh Bus Station (Stand RR) Leigh
  14. St Mary's Way (nr) Leigh
  15. Chadwick Street (nr) Lilford
  16. Ratcliffe Street (opp) Lilford
  17. Brentwood Grove (cnr) Lilford
  18. Kennet Way (opp) Lilford
  19. Newhaven Avenue (nr) Lilford
  20. Old Hall Mill Lane (opp) Howe Bridge
  21. Hansom Drive (nr) Howe Bridge
  22. Eckersley Fold Lane (opp) Howe Bridge
  23. Leigh Road (NE-bound) Howe Bridge
  24. Hope Fold Avenue (nr) Howe Bridge
  25. Lambeth Street (cnr) Atherton
  26. Bag Lane (nr) Atherton
  27. St John Street (opp) Atherton
  28. Bradshaw Street (opp) Atherton
  29. Car Bank Street (nr) Hag Fold
  30. Atherton Rail Station (Stop A) Hag Fold
  31. Marlborough Road (nr) Hag Fold

989 towards Town Lane

All 32 stops
  1. Marlborough Road (opp) Hag Fold
  2. Atherton Rail Station (Stop B) Hag Fold
  3. Car Bank Street (opp) Hag Fold
  4. Bradshaw Street (cnr) Atherton
  5. Water Street (opp) Atherton
  6. Morley Street (Stop C) Atherton
  7. Sumner Street (opp) Atherton
  8. Liscard Street (opp) Howe Bridge
  9. Hope Fold Avenue (nr) Howe Bridge
  10. St Michael & All Angels (o/s) Howe Bridge
  11. Eckersley Fold Lane (cnr) Howe Bridge
  12. Hansom Drive (opp) Howe Bridge
  13. Old Hall Mill Lane (nr) Howe Bridge
  14. Newhaven Avenue (opp) Lilford
  15. Brentwood Grove (opp) Lilford
  16. Ratcliffe Street (cnr) Lilford
  17. Chadwick Street (opp) Lilford
  18. The Avenue (adj) Leigh
  19. Leigh Town Hall (opp) Leigh
  20. Leigh Bus Station (Stand F) Leigh
  21. Derby Street (opp) Leigh
  22. Brewery Lane (nr) Leigh
  23. Rothay Street (opp) Leigh
  24. Butts Bridge (opp) Leigh
  25. Sandersons Croft (opp) Bedford
  26. Greendale Crescent (opp) Bedford
  27. Bedford High School (opp) Bedford
  28. Stafford Street (opp) Bedford
  29. Leigh Cemetery (o/s) Marsland Green
  30. Marsland Green Lane (opp) Marsland Green
  31. Hadbutt Lane (nr) Town Lane
  32. St Mary's High School (W-bound) Town Lane

Towns & areas on this route

LeighAthertonHag FoldBedfordHowe BridgeLilfordTown LaneMarsland Green

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 989 bus?

The first 989 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 989 bus?

The last 989 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 989 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 989 bus?

The 989 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.