The average bus between Openshaw and Irlam takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 11m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Openshaw 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 Openshaw and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Openshaw is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Irlam at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 8m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 22m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Openshaw 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 Openshaw to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Openshaw station and arriving at Irlam station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Openshaw to Irlam bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Greenside Street station.
Openshaw to Irlam bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Lathom Road station.
The distance between Openshaw and Irlam is 16.6 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Greenside Street to Lathom Road via Piccadilly Gardens and Salford Central Rail Station in around 1h 19m.