Bus from Atherton to Astley (Leigh)
4 direct routes · 26–35 min · first bus 07:33, last bus 07:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Astley (Leigh) as of 06:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Atherton, 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 | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Bag Lane (nr) | St Mary's High School (W-bound) | Tyldesley |
| 986 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Water Street (opp) | St Mary's High School (W-bound) | — |
| 983 | Bee Network | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:33 | Lovers Lane (opp) | Hadbutt Lane (nr) | — |
| 989 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Morley Street (Stop C) | Hadbutt Lane (nr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Atherton 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 Atherton to Astley?
4 routes run directly from Atherton to Astley: 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 Bag Lane (nr) and get off at St Mary's High School (W-bound), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Atherton to Astley?
Between 26 minutes on the 986 and 35 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 Atherton to Astley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:33 and the last around 07:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Atherton to Astley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.