Bus from Walkden to Farnworth (Greater Manchester)
5 direct routes · 10–62 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 01:33 (weekdays); night service BWFC4 runs at 22:10.
Next buses to Farnworth (Greater Manchester) as of 08:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| 553 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:35 | 21:28 | Tynesbank (nr) | Mount Pleasant Road (nr) | Little Hulton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 994, BWFC4
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 | ~62 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:13 | 07:13 | Longwall Avenue (nr) | Rowena Street (nr) | Leigh |
| BWFC4 | Tyrers Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 22:10 | 22:10 | Walkden Town Centre (Stop C) | Springfield Road (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 36 bus, 37 bus, 553 bus or 994 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Walkden to Farnworth?
5 routes run directly from Walkden to Farnworth: the 36 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network), the 553 (Bee Network), the 994 (Bee Network), the BWFC4 (Tyrers Coaches). 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 Walkden to Farnworth?
Between 10 minutes on the BWFC4 and 62 on the 994, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Little Hulton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Walkden to Farnworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:30 and the last around 01:33 — and night service BWFC4 runs at 22:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Walkden to Farnworth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.