Bus from Leigh (Greater Manchester) to Horwich
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:59, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Horwich as of 10:33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Bee Network | ~50 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:59 | 21:15 | St Mary's Way (nr) | Claypool Road (opp) | Atherton, Westhoughton & Four Gates |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~53 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:37 | 10:37 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Toughsheet Community Stadium (o/s) | Atherton, Over Hulton & Westhoughton |
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 516 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leigh to Horwich?
2 routes run directly from Leigh to Horwich: the 516 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 516, 13 times each weekday — board at St Mary's Way (nr) and get off at Claypool Road (opp), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leigh to Horwich?
Around 50 minutes on the 516, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Atherton, Westhoughton, Four Gates on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leigh to Horwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:59 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leigh to Horwich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.