The average bus between Irlam and Heywood takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Irlam to Heywood. 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 Irlam and Heywood. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Heywood at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 54m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Irlam to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Heywood station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Irlam to Heywood bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Lathom Road station.
Irlam to Heywood bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Heywood Library station.
The distance between Irlam and Heywood is 21.4 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Lathom Road to Heywood Library via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 13m.