Bus from Atherton to Westhoughton
4 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Westhoughton as of 07:18
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 | ~16 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 23:24 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 660, 944, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 06:55 | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G) | — |
| 944 | Bee Network | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Prestwich Street (opp) | Daisy Hill Rail Station (Stop A) | — |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~31 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:44 | 10:44 | Sumner Street (nr) | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G) | Leigh & Over Hulton |
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, 660 bus or 944 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Atherton to Westhoughton?
4 routes run directly from Atherton to Westhoughton: the 516 (Bee Network), the 660 (Bee Network), the 944 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 516, 14 times each weekday — board at Lambeth Street (cnr) and get off at Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Atherton to Westhoughton?
Around 16 minutes on the 516, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Atherton to Westhoughton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Atherton to Westhoughton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.