The average bus between Heywood and Irlam takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 31m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Heywood to Irlam. 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 every 30 minutes between Heywood and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Heywood is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Irlam at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Heywood to Irlam? 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 Heywood to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Heywood station and arriving at Irlam station via Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Heywood to Irlam bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Heywood Library station.
Heywood to Irlam bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Lathom Road station.
The distance between Heywood and Irlam is 21.4 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from Heywood Library to Lathom Road via Hanover Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 1h 55m.