Bus from Atherton to Horwich
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 21:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Horwich as of 12:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 21:24 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Claypool Road (opp) | Westhoughton & Four Gates |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~46 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:44 | 10:44 | Sumner Street (nr) | Toughsheet Community Stadium (o/s) | Leigh, Over Hulton & Westhoughton |
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 516 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Atherton to Horwich?
2 routes run directly from Atherton to Horwich: the 516 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 516, 13 times each weekday — board at Lambeth Street (cnr) and get off at Claypool Road (opp), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Atherton to Horwich?
Around 40 minutes on the 516, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westhoughton, Four Gates on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Atherton to Horwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 21:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Atherton to Horwich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.