The average bus between Atherton and Padiham takes 2h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is at least one bus per day from Atherton to Padiham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Atherton and Padiham. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Padiham at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 26m • 2 changes

2h 26m • 2 changes

2h 10m • 2 changes

2h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Atherton to Padiham? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Padiham. However, there are services departing from St John Street station and arriving at Post Office station via Bolton Interchange station and Arrival Stand station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Atherton to Padiham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St John Street station.
Atherton to Padiham bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Atherton and Padiham is 33 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from St John Street to Post Office via Bolton Interchange, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 2h 41m.