St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School
Rookery Avenue
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 9PF

School hours: 8.35am to 3.05pm


Journey time data shows that congestion is worse on the roads surrounding the school, especially at the end of the school day.

To minimise this increased congestion spike, students and parents are encouraged to have a look at the public transport alternatives and dedicated school services below.

St Edmund



The following services run close by:

  • 10 - Leigh - Lowton - Golborne - Marus Bridge - Wigan
    Click here for the route and timetable.

  • 22 - Warrington - Newton-le-Willows - Haydock - Garswood - North Ashton
    Click here for the route and timetable.

  • 157 - Rainford - Billinge - Garswood
    Click here for the route and timetable.

  • 320 bus service is only a five-minute walk from the schools and connects with Ashton-in-Makerfield and Wigan. Students can board and alight the service on A49 Warrington Road.

  • 559 - Bolton - Deane - Westhoughton - Hindley - Platt Bridge - Bamfurlong
    Click here for the route and timetable.


Bryn station is a 20-minute walk to the schools (or quicker on your bike). Check rail services are running before you leave home and have a backup plan (just in case they are not operating).


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Tickets and passes

Whether it's an igo card, Our Pass, Scholar's Permit, Free School Pass or the Care Leavers travel offer, see what you need to get you to school or college.

Find out what information is required to register for your pass, the costs, benefits and what you need to do should you lose it.