Bus from Bank Top (Greater Manchester) to Astley Bridge
4 direct routes · 3–15 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Astley Bridge as of 14:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bank Top, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | Bee Network | ~3 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 9 | 06:40 | 23:45 | Whitegate Drive (nr) | The Pineapple (Stop E) | Bolton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 901, 928, 929
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:03 | 08:03 | Whitegate Drive (opp) | Lidl (Stop F) | — |
| 928 | Bee Network | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Sharples High School (o/s) | Lidl (Stop F) | — |
| 929 | Atlantic Travel GB | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Sharples High School (o/s) | The Pineapple (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bank Top 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 537 bus, 901 bus or 929 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bank Top to Astley Bridge?
4 routes run directly from Bank Top to Astley Bridge: the 537 (Bee Network), the 901 (Bee Network), the 928 (Bee Network), the 929 (Atlantic Travel GB). The most frequent is the 537, 17 times each weekday — board at Whitegate Drive (nr) and get off at The Pineapple (Stop E), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bank Top to Astley Bridge?
Between 3 minutes on the 537 and 15 on the 901, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bolton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bank Top to Astley Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bank Top to Astley Bridge?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.