Bus from Orrell Post to Boars Head
5 direct routes · 27–50 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 17:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Boars Head as of 03:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Orrell Post, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | Bee Network | ~50 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 17:17 | Gathurst Road (nr) | Hawthorne Avenue (nr) | Wigan, Appley Bridge & Wigan |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 668, 962, 972, 973
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:16 | 16:16 | Orrell Post (Stop A) | Greenways (nr) | Wigan |
| 962 | Bee Network | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:00 | 16:00 | Orrell Post (Stop A) | Limes Avenue (nr) | Wigan |
| 972 | Bee Network | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Orrell Post (Stop A) | Boar's Head (o/s) | Wigan |
| 973 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Orrell Post (Stop A) | Greenways (nr) | Wigan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Orrell Post 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 641 bus, 668 bus, 962 bus, 972 bus or 973 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Orrell Post to Boars Head?
5 routes run directly from Orrell Post to Boars Head: the 641 (Bee Network), the 668 (Bee Network), the 962 (Bee Network), the 972 (Bee Network), the 973 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 641, 10 times each weekday — board at Gathurst Road (nr) and get off at Hawthorne Avenue (nr), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Orrell Post to Boars Head?
Between 27 minutes on the 668 and 50 on the 641, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wigan, Appley Bridge, Wigan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Orrell Post to Boars Head?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 17:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Orrell Post to Boars Head?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.