Bus from Leigh (Greater Manchester) to Salford (Greater Manchester)
10 direct routes · 36–64 min · first bus 04:38, last bus 23:17 (weekdays); night service V1 runs 03:10–00:09. Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:28, last bus 23:17.
Next buses to Salford (Greater Manchester) as of 18:24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | Bee Network | ~36 min | 83 | Sat 58 · Sun 34 | 03:10 | 00:09 | Astley Street (nr) | Salford Cathedral | Walkden, Worsley & Swinton |
| V2 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 53 | Sat 49 · Sun 31 | 04:38 | 22:53 | Tyldesley Square (Stop G) | Salford Cathedral | Walkden, Worsley & Swinton |
| 132 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 32 | Sat 32 · Sun 31 | 05:15 | 00:46 | Lime Street (Stop A) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | — |
| 35 | Bee Network | ~64 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 25 | 05:04 | 23:17 | Brewery Lane (nr) | Salford Cathedral | Astley, Worsley & Eccles |
| 126 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 18 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 05:50 | 23:12 | Brewery Lane (nr) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Astley |
| 553 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 14 | Sat 12 · Sun 7 | 06:12 | 21:06 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | — |
| 29 | Bee Network | ~1 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 07:09 | 23:28 | Mill Street (nr) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 994, 987, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 994 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Ashdown Drive (opp) | Walter Street (Stop H) | Walkden |
| 987 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:02 | 15:02 | The Straits (opp) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | — |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~9 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 15:04 | 15:04 | Lime Street (Stop A) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | — |
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 V1 bus, V2 bus, 132 bus, 35 bus, 126 bus, 553 bus, 29 bus or 994 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leigh to Salford?
10 routes run directly from Leigh to Salford: the V1 (Bee Network), the V2 (Bee Network), the 132 (Bee Network), the 35 (Bee Network), the 126 (Bee Network), the 553 (Bee Network), the 29 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the 987 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the V1, 83 times each weekday — board at Astley Street (nr) and get off at Salford Cathedral, about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leigh to Salford?
Between 36 minutes on the V1 and 64 on the 35, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Walkden, Worsley, Swinton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leigh to Salford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:38 and the last around 23:17 — and night service V1 runs 03:10–00:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leigh to Salford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.