Bus from Leigh (Greater Manchester) to Birchwood (Warrington)
2 direct routes · 20–27 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 23:44 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:30, last bus 17:30.
Next buses to Birchwood (Warrington) as of 18:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~27 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:37 | 18:27 | Brewery Lane (nr) | Heather Close (cnr) | Culcheth |
| 28A | Warrington's Own Buses | ~20 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 8 | 06:53 | 23:44 | Brewery Lane (nr) | Heather Close (cnr) | Culcheth |
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 28 bus or 28A bus timetable.
Fares from Leigh to Birchwood
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leigh to Birchwood?
2 routes run directly from Leigh to Birchwood: the 28 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 28A (Warrington's Own Buses). The most frequent is the 28, 12 times each weekday — board at Brewery Lane (nr) and get off at Heather Close (cnr), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leigh to Birchwood?
Between 20 minutes on the 28A and 27 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Culcheth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leigh to Birchwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 23:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leigh to Birchwood?
Adult singles from Leigh to Birchwood: £3.00 on the 28 and 28A (Warrington's Own Buses). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.