Bus from Boothstown to Walkden
5 direct routes · 4–22 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 21:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Walkden as of 06:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Boothstown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:26 | 21:20 | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Tynesbank (nr) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 29, 994, 987, 993
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 7 | 06:32 | 07:23 | Victoria Street (nr) | Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) | Leigh & Little Hulton |
| 994 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:27 | 16:19 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | The Boundary Stone (Stop A) | Leigh |
| 987 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Longwall Avenue (opp) | — |
| 993 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Victoria Street (nr) | Park Road (opp) | Leigh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Boothstown 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 553 bus, 29 bus, 994 bus, 987 bus or 993 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Boothstown to Walkden?
5 routes run directly from Boothstown to Walkden: the 553 (Bee Network), the 29 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the 987 (Bee Network), the 993 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 553, 14 times each weekday — board at Boothstown Post Office (opp) and get off at Tynesbank (nr), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Boothstown to Walkden?
Between 4 minutes on the 987 and 22 on the 29, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Boothstown to Walkden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 21:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Boothstown to Walkden?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.