Bus from Salford (Greater Manchester) to Leigh (Greater Manchester)
11 direct routes · 30–55 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 01:51 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:48, last bus 01:50.
Next buses to Leigh (Greater Manchester) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | Bee Network | ~39 min | 81 | Sat 59 · Sun 35 | 04:50 | 01:51 | University of Salford (opp) | Derby Street (cnr) | Swinton, Worsley & Walkden |
| V2 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 53 | Sat 47 · Sun 30 | 06:37 | 00:06 | University of Salford (opp) | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | Swinton, Worsley & Walkden |
| 132 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 31 | Sat 32 · Sun 32 | 04:00 | 23:26 | Victoria Street (nr) | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | — |
| 35 | Bee Network | ~55 min | 29 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 06:21 | 22:28 | University of Salford (opp) | Derby Street (cnr) | Eccles, Worsley & Astley |
| 126 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 18 | Sat 16 · Sun 11 | 05:23 | 22:45 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Derby Street (cnr) | Astley |
| 553 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:51 | 22:19 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Tyldesley Town Hall (Stop E) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 29, 994, 987, 993, BWFC6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Bee Network | ~2 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 7 | 06:32 | 07:23 | Victoria Street (nr) | Ashdown Drive (opp) | — |
| 994 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:27 | 16:19 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Ashdown Drive (opp) | — |
| 987 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | The Straits (nr) | — |
| 993 | Bee Network | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Victoria Street (nr) | Ashdown Drive (opp) | — |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:24 | 10:24 | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | Tyldesley Square (Stop D) | — |
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 V1 bus, V2 bus, 132 bus, 35 bus, 126 bus, 553 bus, 29 bus or 994 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salford to Leigh?
11 routes run directly from Salford to Leigh: the V1 (Bee Network), the V2 (Bee Network), the 132 (Bee Network), the 35 (Bee Network), the 126 (Bee Network), the 553 (Bee Network), the 29 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the 987 (Bee Network), the 993 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the V1, 81 times each weekday — board at University of Salford (opp) and get off at Derby Street (cnr), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salford to Leigh?
Between 30 minutes on the V2 and 55 on the 35, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Swinton, Worsley, Walkden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Salford to Leigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 01:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salford to Leigh?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.