Bus from Wigan to Atherton
3 direct routes · 31–94 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 00:16 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:21, last bus 00:16.
Next buses to Atherton as of 18:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wigan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 32 | Sat 32 · Sun 31 | 04:46 | 00:16 | Hardybutts (nr) | Bag Lane (nr) | Ince & Hindley |
| 660 | Bee Network | ~94 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Vale Royal (o/s) | Bag Lane (nr) | Orrell, Winstanley, Ince, Hindley & Westhoughton |
| 983 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 07:21 | First Avenue (Stop F) | Lovers Lane (opp) | Hindley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wigan 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 132 bus, 660 bus or 983 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wigan to Atherton?
3 routes run directly from Wigan to Atherton: the 132 (Bee Network), the 660 (Bee Network), the 983 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 132, 32 times each weekday — board at Hardybutts (nr) and get off at Bag Lane (nr), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wigan to Atherton?
Between 31 minutes on the 132 and 94 on the 660, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ince, Hindley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wigan to Atherton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:46 and the last around 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wigan to Atherton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.