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Ashton-in-Makerfield ↔ Abram Bus Times

Transport for Greater Manchester · 29 stops

Next departures

Cansfield High School
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
15:25
Dover Lock Terminus 15:51
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services15:25 — 15:25

The 970 bus runs between Ashton-in-Makerfield and Abram, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 29 stops. Partly cloudy and 21°C for the next bus at 15:25. Comfortable for waiting at the stop.

Number 970 Bus Timetable

Stop
Cansfield High School15:25
New Street15:27
Bryn Road15:27
East Street15:28
School Street15:29
Conway Road15:30
Riding Lane15:30
Beech Tree Houses15:31
Bryn Gates Lane15:32
Landgate School15:33
Enid's End15:34
Bridge Farm15:35
Abingdon Drive15:37
Wigan Street15:38
Millers Lane15:39
Albion Street15:40
Stapleton Street15:41
Dower Street15:42
Wright Street15:43
Neville Street15:44
Stephen Street15:44
Millers Lane15:45
Simpkin Street15:46
Lee Lane15:47
Alexandra Street15:48
Abram Council Offices15:49
Park Lane15:50
Dover Lock15:51
Dover Lock Terminus15:51

Inbound

Stop
Dover Lock Terminus07:27
Dover Lock07:28
Park Lane07:29
Grimshaw Park07:30
Abram Council Offices07:31
Alexandra Street07:33
Lee Lane07:34
Simpkin Street07:35
Millers Lane07:36
Albion Street07:37
Stapleton Street07:38
Dower Street07:39
Wright Street07:40
Neville Street07:41
Stephen Street07:42
Millers Lane07:44
Wigan Street07:45
Abingdon Drive07:46
Bridge Farm07:48
Enid's End07:49
Landgate School07:50
Bryn Gates Lane07:52
Beech Tree Houses07:53
Riding Lane07:55
Conway Road07:56
School Street07:57
East Street07:58
Bryn Road07:59
Hazelhurst Grove08:01
Orchard Street08:01
Ashton View08:03
Ashton Library08:04
Osborne Road08:06
Cansfield High School08:08

Route Map

Fares & Tickets

Day Pass £11.40

Other routes nearby

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Passes through: Ashton-in-MakerfieldStubshaw CrossBamfurlongPlatt BridgeAbram
Where does the 970 bus stop?
The 970 serves 29 stops passing through Ashton-in-Makerfield, Stubshaw Cross, Bamfurlong, Platt Bridge and Abram. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 970 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 970 runs on weekdays only. Contact Transport for Greater Manchester directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 970?
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 970 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 970. 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 25 Jan 2026 to 20 Apr 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026