Bus from Leigh (Greater Manchester) to Westhoughton
2 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 06:59, last bus 23:15 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:07, last bus 21:07.
Next buses to Westhoughton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 06:59 | 23:15 | St Mary's Way (nr) | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G) | Atherton |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~38 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:37 | 10:37 | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G) | Atherton & Over Hulton |
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 Westhoughton?
2 routes run directly from Leigh to Westhoughton: the 516 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 516, 14 times each weekday — board at St Mary's Way (nr) and get off at Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop G), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leigh to Westhoughton?
Around 26 minutes on the 516, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Atherton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leigh to Westhoughton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:59 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leigh to Westhoughton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.