Bus from Red Rock to Orrell Post
4 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 17:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Orrell Post as of 07:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Red Rock, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | Bee Network | ~43 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 17:37 | Rowton Rise (nr) | Gathurst Road (adj) | Appley Bridge |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 962, 961, 972
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 962 | Bee Network | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Fairhurst Lane (opp) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | Standish |
| 961 | Bee Network | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Devon Drive (nr) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | Standish |
| 972 | Bee Network | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Rowton Rise (nr) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Red Rock 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 640 bus, 962 bus, 961 bus or 972 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Red Rock to Orrell Post?
4 routes run directly from Red Rock to Orrell Post: the 640 (Bee Network), the 962 (Bee Network), the 961 (Bee Network), the 972 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 640, 11 times each weekday — board at Rowton Rise (nr) and get off at Gathurst Road (adj), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Red Rock to Orrell Post?
Around 43 minutes on the 640, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Appley Bridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Red Rock to Orrell Post?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 17:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Red Rock to Orrell Post?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.