Bus from Atherton to Salford (Greater Manchester)
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 04:31, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Salford (Greater Manchester) as of 09:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 53 | Sat 49 · Sun 31 | 04:31 | 22:47 | St John Street (opp) | Salford Cathedral | Tyldesley, Leigh, Walkden, Worsley & Swinton |
| 132 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 32 | Sat 32 · Sun 31 | 05:10 | 00:40 | Bag Lane (nr) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Tyldesley & Leigh |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 15:00 | 15:00 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Tyldesley & Leigh |
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 V2 bus or 132 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Atherton to Salford?
3 routes run directly from Atherton to Salford: the V2 (Bee Network), the 132 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the V2, 53 times each weekday — board at St John Street (opp) and get off at Salford Cathedral, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Atherton to Salford?
Around 45 minutes on the V2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tyldesley, Leigh, Walkden, Worsley and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Atherton to Salford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:31 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Atherton to Salford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.