Bus from Atherton to Leigh (Greater Manchester)
13 direct routes · 7–30 min · first bus 04:31, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leigh (Greater Manchester) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 98 | Sat 89 · Sun 59 | 04:37 | 00:18 | Morley Street (Stop C) | Leigh Town Hall (opp) | — |
| V2 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 53 | Sat 49 · Sun 31 | 04:31 | 22:47 | St John Street (opp) | Tyldesley Square (Stop G) | Tyldesley |
| 132 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 32 | Sat 32 · Sun 31 | 05:10 | 00:40 | Bag Lane (nr) | Lime Street (Stop A) | Tyldesley |
| 583 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 7 | 07:03 | 22:16 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Leigh Town Hall (opp) | Hindley |
| 516 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 08:04 | 23:01 | Sumner Street (opp) | Leigh Town Hall (opp) | — |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 985, 986, 992, 983, 989, 990, 907, BWFC6
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Bag Lane (nr) | Lime Street (Stop A) | Tyldesley |
| 986 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Water Street (opp) | Peel Hall Avenue (nr) | — |
| 992 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Morley Street (Stop C) | The Avenue (adj) | — |
| 983 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:33 | Lovers Lane (opp) | Bedford High School (opp) | — |
| 989 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Morley Street (Stop C) | Brewery Lane (nr) | — |
| 990 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Barrie Street (opp) | — |
| 907 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:43 | 16:43 | Morley Street (Stop C) | Leigh Town Hall (opp) | — |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~4 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 15:00 | 15:00 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Lime Street (Stop A) | Tyldesley |
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 582 bus, V2 bus, 132 bus, 583 bus, 516 bus, 985 bus, 983 bus or 989 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Atherton to Leigh?
13 routes run directly from Atherton to Leigh: the 582 (Bee Network), the V2 (Bee Network), the 132 (Bee Network), the 583 (Bee Network), the 516 (Bee Network), the 985 (Bee Network), the 986 (Bee Network), the 992 (Bee Network), the 983 (Bee Network), the 989 (Bee Network), the 990 (Bee Network), the 907 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 582, 98 times each weekday — board at Morley Street (Stop C) and get off at Leigh Town Hall (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Atherton to Leigh?
Between 7 minutes on the 132 and 30 on the 983, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Atherton to Leigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:31 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Atherton to Leigh?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.