Bus from Farnworth (Greater Manchester) to Walkden
6 direct routes · 8–28 min · first bus 03:56, last bus 00:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Walkden as of 06:23
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 | ~26 min | 77 | Sat 63 · Sun 44 | 03:56 | 00:52 | Lobelia Avenue (opp) | Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) | Little Hulton |
| 37 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 73 | Sat 54 · Sun 38 | 04:53 | 23:20 | Brackley Street (Stop E) | Moss Lane (nr) | — |
| 553 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:15 | 21:55 | Farnworth Bus Station (Stand A) | Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) | Little Hulton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X39, 994, BWFC4
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 | ~28 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 07:06 | Albert Road (nr) | Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) | Little Hulton |
| 994 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:58 | 15:58 | Alfred Street (Stop F) | Longwall Avenue (nr) | — |
| BWFC4 | Tyrers Coaches | ~8 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 18:08 | 18:08 | Springfield Road (nr) | Walkden Town Centre (Stop D) | — |
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, 37 bus, 553 bus, X39 bus or 994 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Farnworth to Walkden?
6 routes run directly from Farnworth to Walkden: the 36 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network), the 553 (Bee Network), the X39 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the BWFC4 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 36, 77 times each weekday — board at Lobelia Avenue (opp) and get off at Walkden Town Centre (Stop C), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Farnworth to Walkden?
Between 8 minutes on the BWFC4 and 28 on the X39, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Little Hulton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Farnworth to Walkden?
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 Walkden?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.