Bus from Farnworth (Greater Manchester) to Salford (Greater Manchester)
12 direct routes · 42–65 min · first bus 03:56, last bus 00:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Salford (Greater Manchester) as of 06:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 80 | Sat 69 · Sun 41 | 04:24 | 23:10 | The Black Horse (Stop F) | Salford Cathedral | — |
| 36 | Bee Network | ~65 min | 77 | Sat 63 · Sun 44 | 03:56 | 00:52 | Lobelia Avenue (opp) | Salford Cathedral | Little Hulton, Walkden & Swinton |
| 37 | Bee Network | ~50 min | 73 | Sat 54 · Sun 38 | 04:53 | 23:20 | Brackley Street (Stop E) | Salford Cathedral | Walkden & Swinton |
| 22 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 33 | Sat 30 · Sun 27 | 05:24 | 23:34 | The Black Horse (Stop F) | Eccles Library (Stop M) | Swinton & Eccles |
| 553 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:15 | 21:55 | Farnworth Bus Station (Stand A) | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Little Hulton & Walkden |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · X39, 994, BWFC4, 940, 909, 966, 887
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X39 | Bee Network | ~64 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 07:06 | Albert Road (nr) | Salford Cathedral | Little Hulton, Walkden & Swinton |
| 994 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:58 | 15:58 | Alfred Street (Stop F) | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Walkden |
| BWFC4 | Tyrers Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 22:20 | 22:20 | Springfield Road (opp) | Mossfield Road (Stop B) | — |
| 940 | Bee Network | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | The Black Horse (Stop F) | Mossfield Road (Stop B) | — |
| 909 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Moss Lane (opp) | Mossfield Road (Stop B) | — |
| 966 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:03 | 16:03 | Station Road (opp) | Rake Lane (nr) | — |
| 887 | Atlantic Travel GB | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Station Road (opp) | Rake Lane (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 8 bus, 36 bus, 37 bus, 22 bus, 553 bus, X39 bus, 994 bus or 940 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Farnworth to Salford?
12 routes run directly from Farnworth to Salford: the 8 (Bee Network), the 36 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network), the 22 (Bee Network), the 553 (Bee Network), the X39 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the BWFC4 (Tyrers Coaches), the 940 (Bee Network), the 909 (Bee Network), the 966 (Bee Network), the 887 (Atlantic Travel GB). The most frequent is the 8, 80 times each weekday — board at The Black Horse (Stop F) and get off at Salford Cathedral, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Farnworth to Salford?
Between 42 minutes on the 22 and 65 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Farnworth to Salford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:56 and the last around 00:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Farnworth to Salford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.