Bus from Platt Bridge to Castle Hill (Hindley)
4 direct routes · 8–23 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 21:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castle Hill (Hindley) as of 11:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Platt Bridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 559 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:57 | 21:34 | Millers Lane (nr) | Close Street (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 946, 951, 951A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 946 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Millers Lane (opp) | Oakfield High School & College (opp) | Leigh |
| 951 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Millers Lane (nr) | Oakfield High School & College (o/s) | — |
| 951A | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Millers Lane (nr) | Borsdane Avenue (cnr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Platt Bridge 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 559 bus, 946 bus or 951 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Platt Bridge to Castle Hill?
4 routes run directly from Platt Bridge to Castle Hill: the 559 (Bee Network), the 946 (Bee Network), the 951 (Bee Network), the 951A (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 559, 15 times each weekday — board at Millers Lane (nr) and get off at Close Street (opp), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Platt Bridge to Castle Hill?
Between 8 minutes on the 559 and 23 on the 946, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Platt Bridge to Castle Hill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 21:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Platt Bridge to Castle Hill?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.