Bus from Astley (Leigh) to Walkden
2 direct routes · 13–40 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 20:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Walkden as of 05:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 14 | Sat 12 · Sun 7 | 06:02 | 20:57 | The Straits (nr) | Tynesbank (nr) | Gin Pit |
| 987 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:01 | 15:01 | Miners Arms (Stop C) | Longwall Avenue (opp) | — |
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 553 bus or 987 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Astley to Walkden?
2 routes run directly from Astley to Walkden: the 553 (Bee Network), the 987 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 553, 14 times each weekday — board at The Straits (nr) and get off at Tynesbank (nr), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Astley to Walkden?
Between 13 minutes on the 987 and 40 on the 553, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gin Pit on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Astley to Walkden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 20:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Astley to Walkden?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.