Bus from Salford (Greater Manchester) to Farnworth (Greater Manchester)
11 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 00:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Farnworth (Greater Manchester) as of 10:13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 81 | Sat 63 · Sun 42 | 04:30 | 01:33 | Tynesbank (nr) | Ramsay Avenue (nr) | Little Hulton |
| 37 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 78 | Sat 54 · Sun 38 | 05:50 | 00:48 | Walkden Town Centre (Stop A) | Trafford Street (opp) | Walkden |
| 8 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 77 | Sat 69 · Sun 41 | 05:23 | 00:09 | University of Salford (opp) | Jackson Street (opp) | — |
| 22 | Bee Network | ~35 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 25 | 06:02 | 23:32 | Eccles Library (Stop L) | Jackson Street (opp) | Eccles & Swinton |
| 553 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:26 | 21:20 | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Mount Pleasant Road (nr) | Walkden & Little Hulton |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 994, BWFC4, 940, 909, 966, 887
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 994 | Bee Network | ~54 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 07:21 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Rowena Street (nr) | Leigh & Walkden |
| BWFC4 | Tyrers Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 17:58 | 17:58 | Mossfield Road (Stop A) | Springfield Road (nr) | — |
| 940 | Bee Network | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Mossfield Road (Stop A) | Jackson Street (opp) | — |
| 909 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Mossfield Road (Stop A) | Jackson Street (opp) | — |
| 966 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:36 | 07:36 | Rake Lane (opp) | Station Road (cnr) | — |
| 887 | Atlantic Travel GB | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Rake Lane (opp) | Station Road (cnr) | — |
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 36 bus, 37 bus, 8 bus, 22 bus, 553 bus, 994 bus, 940 bus or 909 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salford to Farnworth?
11 routes run directly from Salford to Farnworth: the 36 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network), the 8 (Bee Network), the 22 (Bee Network), the 553 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the BWFC4 (Tyrers Coaches), the 940 (Bee Network), the 909 (Bee Network), the 966 (Bee Network), the 887 (Atlantic Travel GB). The most frequent is the 36, 81 times each weekday — board at Tynesbank (nr) and get off at Ramsay Avenue (nr), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salford to Farnworth?
Around 31 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Little Hulton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Salford to Farnworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 00:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salford to Farnworth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.