Bus from Boars Head to Orrell Post
5 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 17:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Orrell Post as of 04:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Boars Head, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | Bee Network | ~46 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 17:34 | Limes Avenue (nr) | Gathurst Road (adj) | Wigan, Appley Bridge & Wigan |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 668, 962, 972, 973
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Boar's Head (o/s) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | Wigan |
| 962 | Bee Network | ~47 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Hawthorne Avenue (nr) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | Wigan |
| 972 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Limes Avenue (nr) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | Wigan |
| 973 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Boar's Head (o/s) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | Wigan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Boars Head 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 640 bus, 668 bus, 962 bus, 972 bus or 973 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Boars Head to Orrell Post?
5 routes run directly from Boars Head to Orrell Post: the 640 (Bee Network), the 668 (Bee Network), the 962 (Bee Network), the 972 (Bee Network), the 973 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 640, 11 times each weekday — board at Limes Avenue (nr) and get off at Gathurst Road (adj), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Boars Head to Orrell Post?
Around 46 minutes on the 640, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wigan, Appley Bridge, Wigan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Boars Head to Orrell Post?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 17:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Boars Head to Orrell Post?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.