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Newton le Willows ↔ Lowton Bus Times

Transport for Greater Manchester · 49 stops

Next departures

Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
15:00
15:40
Lowton West Primar.. 16:34
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 2 services15:00 — 15:40

The 988 bus runs between Newton le Willows and Lowton, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 49 stops. Overcast and 21°C expected for the next bus at 15:00. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

Number 988 Bus Timetable

Stop
Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride15:0015:40
Woodlands Business Park15:0115:41
Queen Anne15:0215:49
School Street15:0615:50
John Street15:0715:50
Salisbury Street15:0815:51
Grimshaw Street15:0915:52
Lilac Road15:1115:54
Prescott Avenue15:1215:55
Manley Avenue15:1315:56
Ashton Road15:1315:57
May Street15:1416:00
Rothwell Gardens15:1516:00
Golborne High School15:1616:01
Windsor Road15:1716:01
Rectory Avenue15:1716:02
Lowton St Luke's15:1716:03
Ashwood Avenue15:1816:04
St Luke's Primary School15:1916:05
Stretton Avenue15:2016:05
Mather Avenue15:2116:06
Norwood Avenue15:2216:07
Lowton Social Club15:2216:08
Pocket Nook Lane15:2316:09
Sandy Lane·16:10
Reeve Street·16:11
Moss Industrial Estate·16:12
Pennington Flash·16:13
Jean Avenue·16:17
Pennington Park·16:18
Winmarleigh Gardens·16:19
Buck Street·16:20
Cook Street·16:22
Milton Street·16:23
Co-operative Street·16:24
Urmston Street·16:24
Malham Close·16:25
Fell Street·16:26
Mitchell Street·16:27
Common Lane·16:28
Hayes Street·16:28
Tinsley Green Way·16:28
Canal Bridge·16:29
Heybrook Farm·16:30
Byrom Lodge·16:31
Slag Lane Riding Stables·16:32
Garton Drive·16:33
Braithwaite Road·16:33
Lowton West Primary School·16:34

Inbound

Stop
Salisbury Street07:27
Grimshaw Street07:28
Lilac Road07:30
Prescott Avenue07:31
Manley Avenue07:32
Ashton Road07:33
May Street07:37
Rothwell Gardens07:37
Golborne High School07:38
Windsor Road07:39
Rectory Avenue07:40
Lowton West Primary School07:41
Braithwaite Road07:42
Garton Drive07:43
Slag Lane Riding Stables07:44
Byrom Lodge07:45
Heybrook Farm07:46
Canal Bridge07:47
Tinsley Green Way07:48
Hayes Street07:48
Common Lane07:49
Mitchell Street07:50
Fell Street07:51
Malham Close07:53
Urmston Street07:54
Kendal Grove07:55
Cook Street07:59
Buck Street08:01
Winmarleigh Gardens08:02
Pennington Park08:03
Jean Avenue08:04
Pennington Flash08:07
Moss Industrial Estate08:08
Reeve Street08:10
Sandy Lane08:11
Morgans Way08:12
Pocket Nook Lane08:12
Hesketh Meadow Lane08:13
Lowton Social Club08:14
Norwood Avenue08:15
Mather Avenue08:16
Heath Lane08:17
The Old Bakery08:18
Highfield Lane08:19
Travellers Rest08:20
Sandup Farm08:21
Parkside Road08:22
Waterworks Drive08:23
Rosemary Drive08:24
Golborne Street08:25
Cobden Street08:26
Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride08:28

Route Map

Fares & Tickets

Day Pass £11.40

Other routes nearby

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Passes through: Newton le WillowsGolborneEdge GreenLowtonLane HeadLowton St MarysLowton CommonWash EndPenningtonLeighFirs LanePlank LaneGarton Common
Where does the 988 bus stop?
The 988 serves 49 stops passing through Newton le Willows, Golborne, Edge Green, Lowton, Lane Head, Lowton St Marys, Lowton Common, Wash End, Pennington, Leigh, Firs Lane, Plank Lane and Garton Common. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 988 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 988 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 988?
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 988 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 988. 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 10 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026