Bus from Standish (Wigan) to Orrell Post
6 direct routes · 28–45 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 17:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Orrell Post as of 05:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Standish, 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 | ~28 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 17:53 | Avondale Street (nr) | Gathurst Road (adj) | Appley Bridge |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 668, 962, 961, 972, 973
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Boar's Head (o/s) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | — |
| 962 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Mere Oaks (opp) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | — |
| 961 | Bee Network | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Avondale Street (opp) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | — |
| 972 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Richmond Close (opp) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | — |
| 973 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | Avondale Street (opp) | Orrell Post (Stop B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Standish 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, 668 bus, 962 bus, 961 bus, 972 bus or 973 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Standish to Orrell Post?
6 routes run directly from Standish to Orrell Post: the 640 (Bee Network), the 668 (Bee Network), the 962 (Bee Network), the 961 (Bee Network), the 972 (Bee Network), the 973 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 640, 11 times each weekday — board at Avondale Street (nr) and get off at Gathurst Road (adj), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Standish to Orrell Post?
Between 28 minutes on the 640 and 45 on the 962, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Appley Bridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Standish to Orrell Post?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 17:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Standish to Orrell Post?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.