Bus from Radcliffe (Bury) to Farnworth (Greater Manchester)
8 direct routes · 14–32 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 00:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Farnworth (Greater Manchester) as of 07:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Radcliffe, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 77 | Sat 69 · Sun 43 | 05:02 | 00:18 | Lord Street (nr) | Moses Gate Rail Station (Stop D) | Little Lever |
| 512 | Bee Network | ~35 min | 14 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:32 | 21:26 | Browns Road (opp) | Station Road (opp) | Whitefield |
| 513 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 5 | 07:16 | 20:22 | Radcliffe Bus Station (Stand A) | Jackson Street (opp) | Whitefield |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 938, 923, 966, 887, BWFC3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 938 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Browns Road (opp) | Alfred Street (Stop F) | Little Lever |
| 923 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:00 | 16:00 | Browns Road (opp) | Alfred Street (Stop F) | Little Lever |
| 966 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Schofield Street (nr) | Station Road (opp) | Whitefield |
| 887 | Atlantic Travel GB | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Schofield Street (nr) | Station Road (opp) | Whitefield |
| BWFC3 | Tyrers Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:40 | 10:40 | Radcliffe Bus Station (Stop A) (Towards Little Lever) | Moses Gate Rail Station (Stop D) | Little Lever |
Times are for the first boarding point in Radcliffe 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 524 bus, 512 bus, 513 bus, 938 bus, 923 bus, 966 bus or 887 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Radcliffe to Farnworth?
8 routes run directly from Radcliffe to Farnworth: the 524 (Bee Network), the 512 (Bee Network), the 513 (Bee Network), the 938 (Bee Network), the 923 (Bee Network), the 966 (Bee Network), the 887 (Atlantic Travel GB), the BWFC3 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 524, 77 times each weekday — board at Lord Street (nr) and get off at Moses Gate Rail Station (Stop D), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Radcliffe to Farnworth?
Between 14 minutes on the 524 and 32 on the 513, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Little Lever on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Radcliffe to Farnworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:02 and the last around 00:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Radcliffe to Farnworth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.