How do I get to Winstanley College?
Transport to Winstanley College is divided into two parts:
1. Private Buses (contracted by Winstanley College, mostly outside the Greater Manchester boundary)
2. Greater Manchester Buses (contracted by Transport for Greater Manchester or directly by the bus operator which is known as a ‘Commercial’ bus service).
Please note that we are not able to list above every bus route that serves the College and that all bus routes are detailed in this transport booklet. It is worth taking the time to look at other possible bus routes as one maybe better than the other.
Guidance and Helpful tips for Students and Parents
Before you begin to look up your bus number, it is important that all students and parents are aware of the following.
➢ We advise students to arrive at their bus stop at least 10 minutes before the bus is due to depart, this way you know you won’t have missed the bus and continue to do this throughout the year.
➢ Buses will NOT stop automatically at each bus stop, students need to take responsibility and put their hand out to stop the bus otherwise it will drive past.
➢ Drivers have a timetable to follow so they won’t wait for any student who is running late.
➢ Familiarise yourself with the bus number which is displayed at the front of the bus. This is really important as vehicles can change eg the morning bus could be a blue single decker bus, however in the afternoon (or next day) it could be a yellow double decker. Always look for the bus number not the size/colour of the bus.
➢ It is the student’s responsibility to look for their bus at the end of the day. Drivers do try and get in the same bus bay but there can be occasions where this may not happen. Although we are there to help students for the first 2 weeks of starting College, students have to be proactive and vigilant. Waiting for friends/texting on phones is a common reason students miss their bus which results in a very costly/inconvenient journey home for parents.
➢ Always wear your lanyard around your neck as it is easier to show the driver your bus pass.
➢ Bus passes need to be shown to the driver each time they board the bus, the first bus pass is issued free, however, any further lost bus passes need to be replaced by purchasing a new one. Student Services can provide more details.
➢ Bus timetables are a guide and the College cannot be responsible for the unpredictable/unexpected flow of traffic from one day to the next.
➢ Students private bus passes are not transferable, students cannot ‘hop’ between two different private buses, they are not accepted on the Greater Manchester Buses.
➢ ‘Dual’ bus permits are only provided if there are sufficient seats on both vehicles, they are not guaranteed. Students can only select one primary bus number.
Students Code of Conduct
➢ Students must adhere to the Code of Conduct when using any bus service.
➢ We expect all students to behave appropriately and show respect to each other and the driver.
➢ No smoking/vaping is permitted on the buses.
➢ No eating is allowed (unless drivers have agreed), no rubbish can be left by students.
➢ Students have to remain seated at all times, no walking/changing seats as this can obstruct the drivers rear vision
➢ Loud noise levels are not permitted eg shouting/music playing as this can cause a distraction to the driver.
➢ No bags/feet are to be placed on empty seats as this will prevent others from sitting down.
➢ Inappropriate ‘banter’ will not be tolerated and any breach of the code of conduct will result in the student being withdrawn from using the bus.
Settling down period
The first few weeks of term buses will appear chaotic and very busy for students but it does settle down. Our phone lines are extremely busy and therefore we only accept enquiries via e-mail
We will aim to respond to all bus related enquiries within 2 working days, depending on the issue we may need more time to consult with bus operators so we would like to thank parents and students for their patience and giving us the time to do this. We understand that parents maybe anxious too but College will not tolerate any verbal abuse towards its staff and ask that all bus enquiries are made by e-mailing Transport@Winstanley.ac.uk
Routes/timetables may need to be adjusted due to volume of students. Changes will always be communicated to students via their college e-mail.
Private Buses – Light Blue Timetables
These ‘private’ buses are provided by Winstanley College. Before any student can use our private buses, parents must apply and complete a ‘bus contract’ form. This will be sent to parents before enrolment.
PAYMENT COSTS/FREQUENCY
The cost and payment terms of our private buses is detailed in the transport form which is emailed to parents. Students are able to board the private buses on their first day in College (induction day) by simply showing the driver their student lanyard which needs to be worn around their neck at all times. The lanyard is given to students on their enrolment day. Enquiries about payments to: Finance@Winstanley.ac.uk
All buses – important
Our advice to all students who may have missed their bus home/trains cancelled etc is to make their way into Wigan Bus Station. This is the main connection point for local public bus services and trains. Details at the back of this booklet. Please discuss the possibility of an alternative with your son/daughter. If Trains are cancelled, students are advised to board the 352 Arriva outside the Train Station bus into Wigan.
Greater Manchester Buses – Orange Timetables
These services are contracted by Transport for Greater Manchester or contracted directly through the bus operator (known as a commercial service). Unfortunately, the College has no control or influence over these bus services. Bus timetables and routes are set by TfGM or the bus operator and therefore all enquiries/complaints need to be directed to TFGM or the bus operator and not College, contact details are shown on each timetable.
Students aged between 16 – 18 years old are now entitled to ‘Free Travel’ within the ‘Greater Manchester Boundary’. This is on condition that the student registers and applies for their ‘free travel’ at https://ourpass.co.uk/
Students without a valid bus pass students will have to pay cash for the full adult fare. Please contact the bus operator for details. If you are unsure if your son/daughter is eligible for ‘Our Pass’ then please check here: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
All buses – important
Our advice to all students who may have missed their bus home/trains cancelled etc is to make their way into Wigan Bus Station. This is the main connection point for local public bus services and trains. Details at the back of this booklet. Please discuss the possibility of an alternative with your son/daughter. If Trains are cancelled, students are advised to board the 352 Arriva outside the Train Station bus into Wigan.
Low Income?
You may be able to get some financial support in terms of a Bursary towards the cost of the private buses. Parents will need to apply as soon as possible after the student has enrolled.
Contact Details:
Please note that our phone lines get very busy especially at the start of term, therefore we appreciate all enquiries are made via email as follows:-
Bus enquiries – Transport@Winstanley.ac.uk
Bursary enquiries – Bursary@Winstanley.ac.uk
Student Services – Student.Services@Winstanley.ac.uk
Payment Enquiries eg Direct Debit – Finance@Winstanley.ac.uk
Private Buses – Light Blue Timetables
520 - Warrington
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Starts at Padgate Station, Millhouse Pub Houghtons Green, Enfield Park Rd, left onto Crab Lane. Left in Locking Stumps, right into Lords Lane. Turn right into Glover Rd A574 towards Oakwood. Ordance Ave, Admirals Rd, Ordance Ave (Spar Bus Stop), clockwise around Gorse Covert, Daten Avenue, Warrington Rd, Risley, Cross Lane, New lane Croft, Heath Lane, Kenyon Lane, East Lancs, Church Rd.
0720 Padgate Station (layby)
0738
Rd (1st bus stop from Lords Lane)
521 – Haydock/Winwick/Newton-le-Willows
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Warrington Central Station, Cromwell Ave, Twenty Acre Rd, Cromwell Ave, Tankersley Grove, Boston Blve anti clockwise, Kingsdale Ave, Westbrook Way, Westbrook Cres, Callands, Cromwell Ave A574 towards Winwick Rd. Left onto Winwick Rd, Newton Rd, Winwick Rd, Mill Lane, Church St/High St (A572) Crow Lane East (B5209) Church Lane, Penny Lane Haydock, Clipsey Ln, Vicarge Rd (A58) Stanley Bank Rd over to Garswood Gate farm. 0715
This bus does NOT stop on Vista Road – please use 523
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND OF STUDENTS USING THE 523 BUS, WE WILL HAVE TWO BUSES OPERATING THIS ROUTE.
The College and the bus operator will work together during the ‘settling down period’ to assess where students are getting on/off. We will then rename this bus service to the 523A and the 523B and allocate students to one of these services. This will benefit students by reducing their journey time and students will be notified of changes via their college email.
522 Prescot/St.Helens/Rainford/Upholland
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Warrington Rd (Rainhill Stoops) turn right (B5201) Delph Ln, Portio Ln, Prescot. St.Helens Rd/Prescot Rd, Dunriding Ln, Knowsley Rd, Millfields (B5201) Church Ln, Chapel Ln, Millbrook Ln, Kiln Ln, Hard Ln, City Rd, Washway Ln (A571) Haresfinch View, Woodlands Rd, Laffak Rd, Chain Ln (A58) Blackbrook Rd, West End Rd, Vicarage Rd, East Lancashire Rd, Rainford Bypass, Mossborough Rd, Church Rd, old lane, News Ln, Bushey Ln, Rainford Rd, M58, Junc 4, A5068, Grimshaw Rd, , Digmoor Road, Tanhouse Road Labour Club (B5312), Grimshaw Road, Tanhouse Road Health Centre. Grimshaw Lane, Windmill Road (A577) Newgate Road, Ormskirk Rd, Dingle Road, Grove Road, Parliament Street Upholland, Church Street, Cinnamon Brow, Tontine Road, Sefton Road, Church Road, Winstanley Road – make way to college.
523 – Culcheth/Croft
Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Departs Lately Common bus stop near Greyhound Island. (A574) Warrington Rd, Glazebury towards Culcheth. Common Lane, Culcheth, Wigshaw Ln, Hob Hey Lane, Common Ln,Kenyon Kn, Newton Rd, Southworth Rd, newtong (High St and Crow Ln East to use 521), Crow Ln West,Vista Rd, Penny Ln, Peile Rd to College
0750 Lately Common Bus Stop
0756 Mee Brow Bus Stop
0758 Culcheth Library
0801 Common Ln, Wilton Ln
0805 Kenyon Rd
0815 Southworth Rd, Newton Station
0820 Vista Rd
0825 Piele Rd
0850 Winstanley College
1555 RETURN JOURNEY HOME
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND OF STUDENTS USING THE 523 BUS, WE WILL HAVE TWO BUSES OPERATING THIS ROUTE.
The College and the bus operator will work together during the ‘settling down period’ to assess where students are getting on/off. We will then rename this bus service to the 523A and the 523B and allocate students to one of these services. This will benefit students by reducing their journey time and students will be notified of changes via their college email.
618 – Ainsdale/Southport
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Toby Carvery Liverpool Rd Ainsdale, down Liverpool Rd/A565 right onto CArr Ln. Through the roundabout onto Guildford Rd towards Kew Rd. Then Cemetery Rd, Scarsibrcik New Rd at the junt of Pilkington rd. Continues to KGV College. Continue and turn left at roundabut to Bescar Brow Ln. then right onto Hall Ln, continue to Heatons Bridge Rd. Straight over the roundabout to Pippin St aloing Liverpool Rd South then left at Trevor St.
0725 Tony Carvery Ainsdale
0731 Carr Lane
0735 Kew Rd, jct of Guildford Rd by Bedford Pk
0737 Cemetery Rd
0740 Scarisbrick New Rd
0800 Trevor Rd, Burscough
0804 Ring O Bells
0850 Winstanley College
1555 RETURN JOURNEY HOME IN REVERSE
619
– Burscough/Parbold
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Departs trevor Rd bus stop Burscough (B5241), junction Ln (A5209) Briaris Ln, Lowry Hill Ln Newburgh, Course
Ln, Ash Brow, Alder Ln, Mill Ln Parbold. Station Rd, The Common (B5426) Lancaster Ln, Parbold Hill, sparrow Hill, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge South, Bank Brow, Roby Mill, College Rd, Parliament St
0804 Newburgh Village
0809 Parbold Train Stn
0816 Dangerous Corner, Pesto
0818 Appley Bridge Train Stn
0828 Roby Mill
0835 Upholland, Grove Rd, then onto Winstanley College
1555 RETURN JOURNEY HOME
733 –Ormskirk Bus Station
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Departs Ormskirk Bus Stn from Stand 7, proceeds down Moor Rd then onto Wigan Rd. Crosshall Bros,Wigan Rd,Dicketts Ln, Bluegate Ln, Orkskirk Rd, Railway Rd, Grimshaw Rd, Windmill Rd,Newgate Rd Ormksirk Rd to College
0800 Ormskirk Arts House (The Chapel – Bus Station closed)
0805 Ormksirk School
0807 Westhead Village (Holton Castle Pub)
0810 Wigan Rd (Prince Albert Pub)
0813 Dicketts Ln, (County Florists)
0814 Bluegate Village, Hooters Car Was
0815 Skelmersdale War Memorial
0818 Railway Rd by Exchange Island
0823 Newgate Rd corner of Denholme
0825 Upholland Clinic, Hall Green Surgery
0828 Upholland, Victoria Pub
0830 Upholland Monument
0845 Winstanley College
1600 RETURN JOURNEY HOME IN REVERSE
734 - Aughton
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Town Green Ln, Winifred Ln, Northway, Liverpool Rd, Holborn Hill, Aughton St, Park Rd, St.Helens Rd, Moor St to College.
0745 Town green, jct of Whalley Drive
0759 Holborn Hill, Royal Oak
0850 Winstanley College
1600 RETURN JOURNEY HOME
735 - Maghull
Operated by: NorthernStar coaches email: info@northernstar.travel
Depart Maghull Train Stn and heads towards Maghull Square. Proceeds to Eastway, then Deyes Lane, make way to College
0745 Maghull Train Stn
0750 Maghull Square
0752 Eastway, 1st Bus Stop facing Dental Surgery
0754 Deyes Lane, Premier Fish bar, shops
0757 Deyes Lane, bus stop corner of Moss Lane
0850 Winstanley College
15.55 RETURN JOURNEY HOME
736 - Kirkby
Operated by: NorthernStar coaches email: info@northernstar.travel
Departs Bank Lane, County Rd, Hall Ln, Bewley Drive and Moorgate Rd then make way to College.
0750 Bank Ln, corner of Melrose rd/Melling Mount
0752 County Rd, outside St.Peters and Pauls Church, Tower Hill
0754 County Rd, bus stop corner of St. Kevins Drive
0756 Hall Ln, Kirkby, bus stop McDonalds, then stop facing Centre 63
0759 Kirkby Row bus stop bear train station
0803 Bewley Drive, bus stop facing Falcon
0804 Bewley Drive, bus stop facing Bracknell Ave
0806 Bewley Drive, bus stop St.Josephs Church
0808 Moorgate Rd, bus stop facing Deacon Park
0810 South Boundary Rd, Admin bus terminal facing QVC, then direct to College
15.55
738 - Skelmersdale
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Skelmersdale War Memorial, Railway Road,
Westgate, High Street, Church Road, Kiln Lane, School Lane (A577) Neverstitch Road, Houghtons road, Ashurst Road, Birch Green Road, Northway, The Concourse, Southway (B5312) Gillibrands Road, Digmoor Road, Tanhouse Road Labour Club (B5312), Grimshaw Road, Tanhouse Road Health Centre. Grimshaw Lane, Windmill Road (A577) Newgate Road, Ormskirk Rd, Dingle Road, Grove Road, Parliament Street Upholland, Church Street, Cinnamon Brow, Tontine Road, Sefton Road, Church Road, Winstanley Road – make way to College. 0750
739 – Bolton/Horwich
Operated by To be confirmed
Departs Wigan Rd, Haslam Park School, Deane Road, (Cross Guns Pub) Moor Lane (Albion Pub Opposite Bus Station, NB no bus stop). Marsden Rd, St,Georges Rd, Chorley New Rd, (Pharmacy) Toll Bar Inn Station Rd,(Rivington Pub) Blackrod Bypass, Blackhorse St, (Recycle Centre) Manchester Rd, (Blackrod Primary Sch) Scot Lane (Poacher Pub).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW TO HAVE ‘LIMITED STOPS’ AND WILL BE UPDATED BEFORE ENROLMENT.
800A – Boothstown/Worsley
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Departs jct of Longwall Avenue continue onto Ellenbrook Rd. Turn right onto Leigh Rd (A572) and continue along Simpson Rd, keep right onto Mosley Common Rd. Go straight over the East Lancs Rd and continue along Mosley Common Rd. Turn onto Sale Lane. Make way to College
0745 Longwall Avenue/Newearth Rd
0752 Ellenbrook Road
0754 Leigh Rd/Simpson Rd
1555 RETURN JOURNEY HOME
800B – Astley/Tyldesley
Operated by: Grayway Coaches (01942-243165)
Hough lane, then left onto Elliot Street Tyldesley picking up at the Town Hall
Turn left onto Astley Street and continue down bottom of Princess Avenue. The last pick up point is at the bus stop at the corner of Hough Lane/Manchester Road. This service will then be direct to College.
0730
St.John Mosley Common School
Sale Lane – Red Lion Pub 0740
0735
Sale Lane/Hough Lane 0745 Tyldesley, Elliot Street – Town Hall 0746 Astley Street 0750 Princess Avenue
0755 Corner of Hough Lane & M/cr Road (Bulls Head, Church Rd) 0850 Winstanley College
1555 RETURN JOURNEY HOME
GreatEr Manchester Buses – Orange Timetables
These services are contracted by Transport for Greater Manchester or contracted directly through the bus operator (known as a commercial service). Unfortunately, the College has no control or influence over these bus services. Bus timetables and routes are set by TfGM or the bus operator and therefore all enquiries/complaints need to be directed to TFGM or the bus operator as the College is unable to resolve these. contact details are shown.
Higher Ince, Finches Garage - 1646 1657 1659 1705 - 1649
Journey note codes:
A – Students for St John Rigby need to change buses at Winstanley College (connection to service 962 at 0818)
B – Students for Winstanley College need to change buses at Leigh (for service 664)
C – Students for St John Rigby need to change buses at Leigh (for service 663)
D – Only operates when both colleges are in full attendance
E – Only operates via Winstanley when the 1555 service 665 does not operate.
F – Only operates via Winstanley when the 1610 service 657 does not operate.
Higher Ince/Hindley/Platt Bridge/Bamfurlong/Ashton Service 657
Higher Ince/Hindley/Westhoughton/Atherton/Leigh/Lowton Services 663/664
Leigh/Lowton/Golborne/Ashton Services 665/666
Service 657 from Higher Ince, Finches Garage via Moat House Street, Manchester Road, Wigan Road, Liverpool Road, Platt Street, Warrington Road, Lily Lane, Bolton Road, Wigan Road, Downall Green Road, Billinge Road, Garswood Road, Winstanley Road, Ashton Road, Winstanley Road to Winstanley College.
1605 journey: Returning from St John Rigby College via Gathurst Road, Moor Road, Church Street, Winstanley Road, Winstanley College then outward route reversed to Higher Ince, Finches Garage.
1610 journey: Returning from Winstanley College via outward route reversed to Liverpool Road, Atherton Road, Organ Street to Hindley Green, Thomas Street.
Service 663 from Higher Ince, Finches Garage via Moat House Street, Manchester Road, Wigan Road, Atherton Road, Corner Lane, Smallbrook Lane, Wigan Road, Mealhouse Lane, Bag Lane, Market Street, Leigh Road, Market Place, Market Street, King Street, St Helens Road, East Lancashire Road, M6 Motorway, M58 Motorway, Orrell Road, Gathurst Road to St John Rigby College.
Returning from St John Rigby College via outward route reversed to Leigh Road, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh Lane, Westleigh Lane, Corner Lane, Atherton Road, Wigan Road, Manchester Road, Moat House Street to Higher Ince, Finches Garage.
Service 664 from Higher Ince, Finches Garage via Moat House Street, Manchester Road, Wigan Road, Atherton Road, Corner Lane, Westleigh Lane, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh Road, Market Place, Market Street, King Street, St Helens Road, East Lancashire Road, M6 Motorway, M58 Motorway, Orrell Road, Moor Road, Church Street, Winstanley Road to Winstanley College.
Returning from Winstanley College via outward route reversed to Corner Lane, Coupland Road, Swan Lane, Hindley Road, Leigh Road, Cricketers Way, Mill Street, Market Street, Wigan Road, Castle Hill Road, Bridge Street, Market Street, Cross Street, Wigan Road, Manchester Road, Moat House Street to Higher Ince, Finches Garage.
Service 665 from Golborne, Heath Street via Bank Street, Edge Green Lane, Golborne Road, Bolton Road, Wigan Road, Downall Green Road, Booths Brow Road, Leyland Green Road, Winstanley Road to Winstanley College.
Returning from Winstanley College via outward route reversed to Heath Street, High Street, Bridge Street, East Lancashire Road, Church Lane, Golborne Road, Lowton Road, Ashton Road, Wigan Road, Aye Bridge Road, Warrington Road, Platt Street, Liverpool Road, Wigan Road, Manchester Road, Moat House Street to Higher Ince, Finches Garage.
Service 666 from Leigh, Market Place via Market Street, King Street, St Helens Road, East Lancashire Road, Church Lane, Golborne Road, Lowton Road, Church Street, High Street, Heath Street, Bank Street, Edge Green Lane, Golborne Road, Bolton Road, Wigan Road, Downall Green Road, Booths Brow Road, Leyland Green Road, Winstanley Road, Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Church Street, Moor Road, Gathurst Road to St John Rigby College.Returning from St John Rigby College via outward route reversed to Heath Street, High Street, Bridge Street, East Lancashire Road, Church Lane, Golborne Road, Lowton Road, Ashton Road, Wigan Road, Aye Bridge Road, Warrington Road, Platt Street, Liverpool Road, Wigan Road, Manchester Road, Moat House
Street to Higher Ince, Finches Garage.
From Hawkley Hall, High School via Carr Lane, Poolstock Lane, Highfield Grange Avenue, Holmes House Avenue, Pemberton Road, Winstanley Road, Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Church Street, Moor Road, Gathurst Road to St John Rigby College.
Returning from Winstanley College via Winstanley Road, Church Street, Moor Road, Gathurst Road, St John Rigby College, Gathurst Road, Spring Road, Prescott Lane, Eccles Road, City Road, Montrose Avenue, Norley Hall Avenue, Enfield Street, Billinge Road, Pemberton Road, Holmes House Avenue, Highfield Grange Avenue, Warrington Road, Fulbeck Avenue, Colby Road, Carr Lane, Poolstock Lane, Poolstock, Chapel Lane, Caroline Street, Wallgate, Library Street, Rodney Street, Harrogate Street, Darlington Street, Darlington Street East, Manchester Road to Ince Bar, Moat House Street.
Road, Moor Road, Church Street, Winstanley Road to Winstanley College.
Returning from Winstanley College via outward route reversed to Boars Head.
Service 961 from Red Rock, Chorley Road/Devon Drive via Chorley Road, Rectory Lane, Market Street, School Lane, Almond Brook Road, Shevington Moor, South Whiteacre, Crow Orchard Road, Back Lane, Miles Lane, New Miles Lane, Gathurst Road, St John Rigby College, Gathurst Road, Moor Road, Church Street, Winstanley Road to Winstanley College.
Returning from Winstanley College via outward route reversed to Red Rock, Chorley Road/Devon Drive.
From Higher Ince, Finches Garage via Moat House Street, Manchester Road, Birkett Bank, Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Whelley, Wigan Road, Haigh Road, Riley Lane, Meadow Pit Lane, Red Rock Lane, Chorley Road, Wigan Road, Wigan Lane, Spencer Road, Spencer Road West, Beech Hill Avenue, Scot Lane, Marsh Green, Kitt Green Road, City Road, Montrose Avenue, Norley Hall Avenue, Ormskirk Road, Ellesmere Road, Ormskirk Road, Tunstall Lane, Billinge Road, Pemberton Road, Winstanley Road, Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Church Street, Moor Road, Gathurst Road to St John Rigby College.
Returning from Winstanley College via Winstanley Road, Church Street, Moor Road, Gathurst Road, St John Rigby College, Gathurst Road, Spring Road, Prescott Lane, Eccles Road, Kitt Green Road and outward route reversed to Higher Ince, Finches Garage.