Bus from Walkden to Boothstown
5 direct routes · 3–15 min · first bus 06:44, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Boothstown as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Walkden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:44 | 22:13 | Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | — |
| 29 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 06:54 | 23:18 | Tynesbank (nr) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | Little Hulton & Leigh |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 994, 987, 993
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 | ~3 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 16:16 | Longwall Avenue (nr) | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | — |
| 987 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Longwall Avenue (nr) | Ellenbrook Road (opp) | — |
| 993 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Longwall Avenue (nr) | Boothstown Post Office (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Walkden 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 553 bus, 29 bus, 994 bus, 987 bus or 993 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Walkden to Boothstown?
5 routes run directly from Walkden to Boothstown: the 553 (Bee Network), the 29 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the 987 (Bee Network), the 993 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 553, 15 times each weekday — board at Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) and get off at Ellenbrook Road (opp), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Walkden to Boothstown?
Between 3 minutes on the 994 and 15 on the 993, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Walkden to Boothstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:44 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Walkden to Boothstown?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.