Bus from Bedford (Leigh) to Atherton
3 direct routes · 24–33 min · first bus 15:08, last bus 15:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Atherton as of 08:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bedford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 992 | Bee Network | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | Whitfield Street (Stop B) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
| 983 | Bee Network | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:08 | 15:08 | Bedford High School (o/s) | Lovers Lane (cnr) | Hindley |
| 989 | Bee Network | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:08 | 15:08 | Bedford High School (o/s) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bedford 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 983 bus or 989 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bedford to Atherton?
3 routes run directly from Bedford to Atherton: the 992 (Bee Network), the 983 (Bee Network), the 989 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 992, once each weekday — board at Whitfield Street (Stop B) and get off at Lambeth Street (cnr), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Atherton?
Between 24 minutes on the 992 and 33 on the 983, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:08 and the last around 15:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bedford to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.