559
559 Bus Times – Bolton ↔ Ashton-in-Makerfield
12:10
41 minThe Gerard Centre 13:2413:10
101 minThe Gerard Centre 14:2414:10
161 minThe Gerard Centre 15:2015:10
221 minThe Gerard Centre 16:2016:10
281 minThe Gerard Centre 17:2017:10
341 minThe Gerard Centre 18:18SATURDAY · 13 services08:15 — 22:22
The 559 bus runs between Bolton and Ashton-in-Makerfield, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 73 stops.
Number 559 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
BoltonGilnowWillowsDaubhillDeaneFernhill GateHulton Lane EndsOver HultonChequerbentWesthoughtonDobb BrowHart CommonCastle HillHindleyPlatt BridgeBamfurlongStubshaw CrossAshton-in-Makerfield
Where does the 559 bus stop?
The 559 serves 73 stops passing through Bolton, Gilnow, Willows, Daubhill, Deane, Fernhill Gate, Hulton Lane Ends, Over Hulton, Chequerbent, Westhoughton, Dobb Brow, Hart Common, Castle Hill, Hindley, Platt Bridge, Bamfurlong, Stubshaw Cross and Ashton-in-Makerfield. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 559 run on weekends?
Yes, the 559 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 559?
Subsidised fares for children, older people and disabled people. Discounted and free travel available for young people, older people, disabled people and care leavers.
Does the 559 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 559. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Transport for Greater Manchester to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: BNML, ABCD, BNVB, BNDB, BNGN, BNSM, BNFM
Valid from 24 May 2026 to 30 Aug 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 73 bus stops across 18 areas.