Bus from Salford (Greater Manchester) to Atherton
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:37, last bus 00:06 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:14, last bus 00:05.
Next buses to Atherton as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Salford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 53 | Sat 47 · Sun 30 | 06:37 | 00:06 | University of Salford (opp) | Morley Street (Stop C) | Swinton, Worsley, Walkden, Leigh & Tyldesley |
| 132 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 31 | Sat 32 · Sun 32 | 04:00 | 23:26 | Victoria Street (nr) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Leigh & Tyldesley |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~20 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:24 | 10:24 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Sumner Street (nr) | Leigh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Salford 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 V2 bus or 132 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salford to Atherton?
3 routes run directly from Salford to Atherton: the V2 (Bee Network), the 132 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the V2, 53 times each weekday — board at University of Salford (opp) and get off at Morley Street (Stop C), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salford to Atherton?
Around 38 minutes on the V2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Swinton, Worsley, Walkden, Leigh and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Salford to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:37 and the last around 00:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salford to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.