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Atherton to Middleton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Atherton and Middleton takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Atherton to Middleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 163 bus

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  1. Take the bus from St John Street to Manchester Town Hallbus bus V2
  2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Chapel Streetbus bus 163 / ...
1h 43m
£4

Atherton to Middleton bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Atherton and Middleton. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Middleton at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Town Hall and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +7 days

    Bee NetworkBee Network6d 9h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 27m • 1 change

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 28m • 1 change

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Middleton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Atherton to Middleton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Atherton, England and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from St John Street to Chapel Street via Manchester Town Hall and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 43m.

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