A1 Sparth Road ↔ Shops

Operated by Pilkingtonbus. First bus 07:00, last bus 18:55. 22 journeys on weekdays.

The A1 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

A1 towards Shops — Monday to Friday (11 journeys)
Sparth Road (adj) 07:0008:0509:1010:2011:2012:3013:3014:4015:5017:0518:25
Windsor Avenue (opp) 07:0708:1209:1710:2711:2712:3713:3714:4715:5717:1218:32
Lancaster Avenue (by) 07:1208:1709:2210:3211:3212:4213:4214:5216:0217:1718:37
Bus Station (Stand 11) 07:2108:2609:3110:4111:4112:5113:5115:0116:1117:2618:46
Rail Station (opp) 07:2308:2809:3310:4311:4312:5313:5315:0316:1317:2818:48
Shops (by) 07:2908:3409:3910:4911:4912:5913:5915:0916:1917:3418:54
Turning Circle (by) ··09:44·11:54·14:04·16:24··

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first A1 bus?

The first A1 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last A1 bus?

The last A1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the A1 bus cost?

The A1 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Pilkingtonbus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the A1 bus?

The A1 is operated by Pilkingtonbus.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.