Bus from Westhoughton to Atherton
4 direct routes · 9–16 min · first bus 07:44, last bus 22:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Atherton as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Westhoughton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 07:44 | 22:48 | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop F) | Sumner Street (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 660, 944, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:29 | 17:29 | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop F) | Bag Lane (nr) | — |
| 944 | Bee Network | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:28 | 14:28 | Washacre (opp) | Prestwich Street (nr) | — |
| BWFC6 | Tyrers Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 14:45 | 14:45 | Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop F) | Lambeth Street (cnr) | Chequerbent & Over Hulton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Westhoughton 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 516 bus, 660 bus or 944 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Westhoughton to Atherton?
4 routes run directly from Westhoughton to Atherton: the 516 (Bee Network), the 660 (Bee Network), the 944 (Bee Network), the BWFC6 (Tyrers Coaches). The most frequent is the 516, 13 times each weekday — board at Westhoughton Town Hall (Stop F) and get off at Sumner Street (opp), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Westhoughton to Atherton?
Between 9 minutes on the 944 and 16 on the 516, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Westhoughton to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:44 and the last around 22:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Westhoughton to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.