Bus from Castle Hill (Hindley) to Platt Bridge
4 direct routes · 10–24 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 20:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Platt Bridge as of 08:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castle Hill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 559 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 15 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:15 | 20:53 | Close Street (nr) | Millers Lane (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 946, 951, 951A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 946 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Outwood Academy Hindley (o/s) | Millers Lane (nr) | — |
| 951 | Bee Network | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:24 | 07:24 | Oakfield High School & College (opp) | Millers Lane (opp) | — |
| 951A | Bee Network | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | Borsdane Avenue (cnr) | Millers Lane (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castle Hill 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 559 bus, 946 bus or 951 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castle Hill to Platt Bridge?
4 routes run directly from Castle Hill to Platt Bridge: the 559 (Bee Network), the 946 (Bee Network), the 951 (Bee Network), the 951A (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 559, 15 times each weekday — board at Close Street (nr) and get off at Millers Lane (opp), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castle Hill to Platt Bridge?
Between 10 minutes on the 559 and 24 on the 951, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castle Hill to Platt Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 20:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castle Hill to Platt Bridge?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.