Bus from Horwich to Atherton
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 22:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Atherton as of 12:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Horwich, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 07:20 | 22:27 | Claypool Road (cnr) | Sumner Street (opp) | Four Gates & Westhoughton |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~30 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 14:30 | 14:30 | Toughsheet Community Stadium (o/s) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Four Gates, Westhoughton, Chequerbent & Over Hulton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Horwich 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 516 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Horwich to Atherton?
2 routes run directly from Horwich to Atherton: the 516 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 516, 13 times each weekday — board at Claypool Road (cnr) and get off at Sumner Street (opp), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Horwich to Atherton?
Around 41 minutes on the 516, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Four Gates, Westhoughton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Horwich to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 22:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Horwich to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.