157
Ashton-in-Makerfield ↔ Rainford Junction Bus Times
10:00
290 minRainford Station 11:02SATURDAY · 11 services08:06 — 18:02
The 157 bus runs between Ashton-in-Makerfield and Rainford Junction, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 60 stops. Some cloud and 15°C for the next bus at 08:06. A light jacket should be enough.
Number 157 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
Ashton-in-MakerfieldBrynRose HillNorth AshtonDownall GreenGarswoodSeneley GreenBillingeChapel BrowBillinge Chapel EndCrankKings MossWindleHill TopRainfordMuncasterPark HillRainford Junction
Where does the 157 bus stop?
The 157 serves 60 stops passing through Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Rose Hill, North Ashton, Downall Green, Garswood, Seneley Green, Billinge, Chapel Brow, Billinge Chapel End, Crank, Kings Moss, Windle, Hill Top, Rainford, Muncaster, Park Hill and Rainford Junction. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 157 run on weekends?
Yes, the 157 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 157?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 157 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 157. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 03 Jan 2026 to 08 Mar 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 60 bus stops across 18 areas.