85

Eccleshill ↔ Waterloo Bus Times

Moving People · 31 stops

Next departures

Ambleside Drive, Pothouse
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:25
St Bede's RCHS 08:10
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:25 — 07:25

The 85 bus runs between Eccleshill and Waterloo, operated by Moving People. This route has 31 stops. Some cloud and 13°C for the next bus at 07:25. A light jacket should be enough.

Number 85 Bus Timetable

Stop
Ambleside Drive, Pothouse07:25
Blacksnape07:27
Pole Lane Playing Fields07:29
Rudyard Drive07:30
Craven Heifer07:31
Pole Lane Cottages07:32
Sough Road, Spring Vale07:33
Sough Road07:34
St Johns Street07:36
India Street07:37
The Crown07:39
Darwen, Circus07:41
Hacking Street07:42
Vale Street07:43
Heys Lane07:45
Lloyd Street07:46
Earnsdale Road07:48
Lynwood Avenue07:49
Birch Hall Avenue07:50
Moss Fold07:52
Darwen Vale School07:53
Earcroft, Boundary07:55
Oakdale07:56
Cravens Brow07:58
Branch Road07:59
Fernhurst08:01
Ewood Working Mens Club08:02
Baden Terrace08:04
Livesey Branch Road08:07
Shorrock Lane08:08
St Bede's RCHS08:10

Inbound

Stop
St Bede's RCHS14:2515:05
Picton Street14:2615:06
Livesey Branch Road14:2815:08
Worsten Avenue14:2915:09
Top O Th Croft14:3015:10
Branch Road14:3115:11
Cravens Brow14:3215:12
Earcroft, Boundary14:3315:13
Darwen Vale High School14:3415:14
The Anchor14:3615:16
Lynwood Avenue14:3715:17
Pitville Street14:3815:18
Argyle Street14:3915:19
Lloyd Street14:4015:20
British Queen14:4215:22
Duckworth Street14:4315:23
Darwen Bus Station14:4515:25
The Crown14:4515:25
Black Horse14:4615:26
Turncroft Road14:4715:27
Sough Road14:4815:28
Pole Lane14:4915:29
Pole Lane Cottages14:5015:30
Craven Heifer14:5115:31
Rudyard Drive14:5215:32
Pole Lane Playing Fields14:5215:32
Blacksnape14:5315:33
Ambleside Drive, Pothouse15:0015:40

Route Map

Moving People
Phone01254 872000
Accessibility: Moving PEOPLE partners with Modern Mobility to handle mobility needs. Luggage porterage is complimentary during door-to-door service.

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.90
Return £2.85

Other routes nearby

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Passes through: EccleshillBlackamoorSpring ValeDarwenEarcroftEwoodMoorgateWaterloo
Where does the 85 bus stop?
The 85 serves 31 stops passing through Eccleshill, Blackamoor, Spring Vale, Darwen, Earcroft, Ewood, Moorgate and Waterloo. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 85 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 85 runs on weekdays only. Contact Moving People directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 85?
Most Moving People services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Moving People for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 85 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 85. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Moving People to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: MOVP
Valid from 02 Nov 2025
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026