Bus from Ellenbrook (Walkden) to Astley (Leigh)
2 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 22:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Astley (Leigh) as of 09:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ellenbrook, 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 | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:49 | 22:17 | Longwall Avenue (nr) | The Straits (opp) | Salford & Gin Pit |
| 987 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Longwall Avenue (nr) | St Mary's High School (W-bound) | Salford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ellenbrook 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 or 987 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ellenbrook to Astley?
2 routes run directly from Ellenbrook to Astley: the 553 (Bee Network), the 987 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 553, 15 times each weekday — board at Longwall Avenue (nr) and get off at The Straits (opp), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ellenbrook to Astley?
Around 25 minutes on the 553, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Salford, Gin Pit on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ellenbrook to Astley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ellenbrook to Astley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.