281

Crow Lane ↔ Culcheth Bus Times

Hilton's Travel · 53 stops
Barrington Road, Altrincham - One Way Closure
Due to a one way closure on Barrington Road, bus services will be on diversion.

Next departures

Water Street
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:15
High School 08:28
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:15 — 07:15

The 281 bus runs between Crow Lane and Culcheth, operated by Hilton's Travel. This route has 53 stops. Looking like 14°C and clear for the next bus at 07:15. Pleasant enough for the wait.

Number 281 Bus Timetable

Stop
Water Street07:15
Queens Drive07:16
The Avenue07:16
The Parchments07:17
Rob Lane07:18
Rosemary Drive07:21
Waterworks Drive07:24
Parkside Road07:27
Sandup Farm07:28
Travellers Rest07:29
Highfield Lane07:29
The Old Bakery07:30
Heath Lane07:30
Mather Avenue07:31
Jean Avenue07:36
Pennington Park07:37
Winmarleigh Gardens07:38
Buck Street07:39
Cook Street07:41
Milton Street07:42
Pennington Flash07:47
Moss Industrial Estate07:48
Reeve Street07:49
Sandy Lane07:50
Morgans Way07:51
Pocket Nook Lane07:51
Hesketh Meadow Lane07:52
Lowton Social Club07:54
Norwood Avenue07:55
Mather Avenue07:57
Johnson's Farm07:58
Kenyon Lane08:00
Main Lane08:01
The Plough08:03
Heath Lane08:04
General Elliott08:06
The Horseshoe08:07
Smithy Lane08:08
Pasture Drive08:09
Eaves Brow Road08:10
Lady Lane08:12
Brook House Farm08:15
Mustard Lane08:16
Lady Lane08:16
Water Works08:18
Glaziers Lane08:20
Linear Park08:21
Hob Hey Lane08:21
The Cherry Tree08:23
CPS Centre08:24
Library08:25
Culcheth Hall Drive08:26
High School08:28

Inbound

Stop
High School15:10
BP Garage15:11
Library15:12
CPS Centre15:13
Linear Park15:14
Glaziers Lane15:15
Water Works15:16
Mustard Lane15:17
Brook House Farm15:18
Lady Lane15:19
Eaves Brow Road15:20
Pasture Drive15:21
Smithy Lane15:22
The Horseshoe15:24
The Horseshoe15:24
General Elliott15:25
Heath Lane15:27
The Plough15:29
Main Lane15:31
Kenyon Lane15:32
Dickinson's Farm15:35
Mather Avenue15:36
Norwood Avenue15:37
Lowton Social Club15:38
Pocket Nook Lane15:39
Sandy Lane15:39
Reeve Street15:39
Moss Industrial Estate15:39
Pennington Flash15:39
Jean Avenue15:40
Pennington Park15:41
Winmarleigh Gardens15:42
Buck Street15:43
Cook Street15:44
Milton Street15:45
Mather Avenue15:52
Heath Lane15:53
The Old Bakery15:53
Highfield Lane15:54
Travellers Rest15:54
Sandup Farm15:55
Parkside Road15:56
Waterworks Drive15:57
Rosemary Drive15:58
Golborne Street15:59
Cobden Street16:00
Pleasance Way16:01
Sanderling Road16:02
Borron Road16:03

Route Map

Hilton's Travel
Phone(302) 697-7676

Other routes nearby

100 110 126 132 19 22 22A 254 28 280 28A 292 320 329 329
Passes through: Crow LaneNewton le WillowsLane HeadPenningtonLeighFirs LaneLowton CommonWash EndLowton St MarysKenyonNew Lane EndCroftLittle TownWigshawCulcheth
Where does the 281 bus stop?
The 281 serves 53 stops passing through Crow Lane, Newton le Willows, Lane Head, Pennington, Leigh, Firs Lane, Lowton Common, Wash End, Lowton St Marys, Kenyon, New Lane End, Croft, Little Town, Wigshaw and Culcheth. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 281 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 281 runs on weekdays only. Contact Hilton's Travel directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 281?
Most Hilton's Travel services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Hilton's Travel for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 281 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 281. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Hilton's Travel to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS SIRI-SX for disruption alerts

NOC: HILT
Valid from 05 Jan 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026