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.
The following services run close by:
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10 - Leigh - Lowton - Golborne - Marus Bridge - Wigan
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22 - Warrington - Newton-le-Willows - Haydock - Garswood - North Ashton
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157 - Rainford - Billinge - Garswood
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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.
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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).
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.
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Find out more about your yellow busesSay yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
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Find your best value ticket“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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Visit the planned improvement works pagePlanned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Visit the Business PortalDiscover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Find out more about Local LinkBook a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Take part in the consultationBus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
-
Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
-
Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
-
Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
-
Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
-
Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
