Bus from Leigh (Greater Manchester) to Atherton
13 direct routes · 8–33 min · first bus 04:09, last bus 00:32 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:27, last bus 00:32.
Next buses to Atherton as of 18:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leigh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 96 | Sat 89 · Sun 58 | 05:05 | 23:40 | St Mary's Way (nr) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
| V2 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 53 | Sat 47 · Sun 30 | 07:09 | 00:32 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Morley Street (Stop C) | Tyldesley |
| 132 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 31 | Sat 32 · Sun 32 | 04:09 | 23:35 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Tyldesley |
| 583 | Bee Network | ~19 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:32 | 23:10 | St Mary's Way (nr) | Bag Lane (nr) | Hindley |
| 516 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 06:59 | 23:15 | St Mary's Way (nr) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 985, 986, 992, 983, 989, 990, 907, BWFC6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:08 | 15:08 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Tyldesley |
| 986 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Tyldesley Town Hall (Stop E) | Formby Avenue (nr) | — |
| 992 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Chadwick Street (nr) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
| 983 | Bee Network | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:08 | 15:08 | Bedford High School (o/s) | Lovers Lane (cnr) | Hindley |
| 989 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | Derby Street (cnr) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
| 990 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | Kendal Grove (nr) | Bag Lane (nr) | — |
| 907 | Bee Network | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:09 | 07:09 | St Mary's Way (nr) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | — |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~7 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:37 | 10:37 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Sumner Street (nr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leigh 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 582 bus, V2 bus, 132 bus, 583 bus, 516 bus, 985 bus, 983 bus or 989 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leigh to Atherton?
13 routes run directly from Leigh to Atherton: the 582 (Bee Network), the V2 (Bee Network), the 132 (Bee Network), the 583 (Bee Network), the 516 (Bee Network), the 985 (Bee Network), the 986 (Bee Network), the 992 (Bee Network), the 983 (Bee Network), the 989 (Bee Network), the 990 (Bee Network), the 907 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 582, 96 times each weekday — board at St Mary's Way (nr) and get off at Lambeth Street (cnr), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leigh to Atherton?
Between 8 minutes on the V2 and 33 on the 983, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leigh to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:09 and the last around 00:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leigh to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.