Bus from Astley (Leigh) to Atherton
4 direct routes · 21–39 min · first bus 15:00, last bus 15:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Atherton as of 06:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Astley, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:01 | 15:01 | Miners Arms (Stop C) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Tyldesley |
| 986 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:00 | 15:00 | Miners Arms (Stop C) | Formby Avenue (nr) | — |
| 983 | Bee Network | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:02 | 15:02 | Hadbutt Lane (opp) | Lovers Lane (cnr) | Hindley |
| 989 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:02 | 15:02 | Hadbutt Lane (opp) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Astley on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 985 bus, 983 bus or 989 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Astley to Atherton?
4 routes run directly from Astley to Atherton: the 985 (Bee Network), the 986 (Bee Network), the 983 (Bee Network), the 989 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 985, once each weekday — board at Miners Arms (Stop C) and get off at Lambeth Street (cnr), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Astley to Atherton?
Between 21 minutes on the 986 and 39 on the 983, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tyldesley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Astley to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:00 and the last around 15:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Astley to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.