Bus from Farnworth (Greater Manchester) to Great Lever
8 direct routes · 3–16 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 01:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Great Lever as of 12:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Farnworth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Bee Network | ~5 min | 81 | Sat 63 · Sun 42 | 04:46 | 01:48 | Ramsay Avenue (nr) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
| 501 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 58 | Sat 56 · Sun 27 | 05:38 | 23:59 | Fir Road (opp) | Bishops Road (opp) | — |
| 22 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 25 | 06:31 | 23:59 | Jackson Street (opp) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
| 521 | Bee Network | ~3 min | 20 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 04:27 | 23:37 | Marsh Lane (opp) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
| 557 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:41 | 13:41 | Jackson Street (opp) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 937, 938, 907
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 937 | Bee Network | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | Fir Road (opp) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
| 938 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Alfred Street (Stop F) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
| 907 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Mount Pleasant Road (nr) | Minerva Road (nr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Farnworth 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 36 bus, 501 bus, 22 bus, 521 bus, 557 bus, 937 bus, 938 bus or 907 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Farnworth to Great Lever?
8 routes run directly from Farnworth to Great Lever: the 36 (Bee Network), the 501 (Bee Network), the 22 (Bee Network), the 521 (Bee Network), the 557 (Bee Network), the 937 (Bee Network), the 938 (Bee Network), the 907 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 36, 81 times each weekday — board at Ramsay Avenue (nr) and get off at Minerva Road (nr), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Farnworth to Great Lever?
Between 3 minutes on the 521 and 16 on the 557, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Farnworth to Great Lever?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:27 and the last around 01:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Farnworth to Great Lever?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.