Bus from Birchwood (Warrington) to Leigh (Greater Manchester)
2 direct routes · 24–35 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 23:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leigh (Greater Manchester) as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birchwood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~35 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:14 | 18:38 | Ainscough Road (cnr) | Derby Street (cnr) | Culcheth |
| 28A | Warrington's Own Buses | ~24 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 8 | 06:44 | 23:13 | Heather Close (opp) | Derby Street (cnr) | Culcheth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birchwood 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 28 bus or 28A bus timetable.
Fares from Birchwood to Leigh
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birchwood to Leigh?
2 routes run directly from Birchwood to Leigh: the 28 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 28A (Warrington's Own Buses). The most frequent is the 28, 13 times each weekday — board at Ainscough Road (cnr) and get off at Derby Street (cnr), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birchwood to Leigh?
Between 24 minutes on the 28A and 35 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Culcheth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birchwood to Leigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birchwood to Leigh?
Adult singles from Birchwood to Leigh: £3.00 on the 28 and 28A (Warrington's Own Buses). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.