Bus 521 route
Route stops
148 stops • 2 directions
- Market Street/Coronation Sq (Stop A)
- Market Street/Church Street
- Church Street/Redcar Road
- Church Street/Little Lever High School
- Hall Lane/River Bridge
- Loxham Street/Whitley Street
- Loxham Street/Moses Gate (Stop D)
- Manchester Road/Moses Gate (Stop B)
- Bolton Road/Alfred Street (Stop F)
- Bolton Road/Gladstone Road
- Market Street/Farnworth Library
- Farnworth Bus Station (Stop B)
- King Street/Job Centre
- Albert Road/King Street
- Albert Road/The Royal Hotel
- Albert Road/Longcauseway
- Worsley Road/Bloomfield Road
- Westland Avenue/Waverley Square
- Westland Avenue/Oakfield Grove
- Westland Avenue/Buckley Lane
- Buckley Lane/St James Street
- St James Street/Churchside
- St James Street/Masefield Drive
- Lucas Road/Macdonald Avenue
- Highfield Road/Marsh Lane
- Marsh Lane/Highfield Road
- Bradford Road/Briarfield Road
- Bradford Road/Lavender Road
- Bradford Road/Minerva Road
- Minerva Road/Hospital Entrance
- Redgate Way/Royal Bolton Hospital (F)
- Redgate Way/Plodder Lane (Stop B)
- Plodder Lane/Redgate Way
- Plodder Lane/Stanley Road
- Watergate Lane/Salford Road
- Bridgewater Avenue/Salford Road
- Bridgewater Avenue/Logistics North
- Bridgewater Avenue/Salford Road
- Salford Road/The Watergate
- Salford Road/Bates Houses
- Salford Road/Umberton Farm
- Manchester Road/Four Lane Ends (Stop D)
- Manchester Road/Newland Drive
- Manchester Road/Everglade Cottage
- Manchester Road/Ivy Cottage
- Manchester Road/Backgates Farm
- Manchester Road/Ascribe Works
- Park Road/Molyneux Road
- Park Road/Platt Lane
- Park Road/Waters Nook Road
- Park Road/Forest Drive
- Park Road/Leigh Road
- Market St/Westhoughton Town Hall (G)
- Market St/Westhoughton Church (Stop E)
- Church St/Westhoughton Church (Stop A)
- Church Street/Lord Street
- Church Street/The Commercial (Stop A)
- Church Street/James Street
- Church Street/Lever Street
- Chorley Road/Church Lane
- Chorley Road/St Johns Avenue
- Chorley Road/Lostock Lane
- Chorley Road/Four Gates
- Chorley Road/Royal Oak
- Chorley Road/Irlams Farm
- Chorley Road/Hilton House
- Manchester Road/Scot Lane
- Manchester Road/The Cheethams
- Manchester Road/Hope Street
- Manchester Road/Primary School
- Manchester Road/Green Barn
- Manchester Road/British Legion Club
- Black Horse Street/Black Horse (Stop B)
- Black Horse Street/Black Horse (Stop B)
- Church Street/Red Lion (Stop C)
- New Street/Methodist Church
- Manchester Road/British Legion Club
- Manchester Road/Green Barn
- Manchester Road/Primary School
- Manchester Road/Hope Street
- Manchester Road/Scot Lane
- Chorley Road/Hilton House
- Chorley Road/Irlams Farm
- Chorley Road/Royal Oak
- Chorley Road/Lostock Lane
- Chorley Road/St Johns Avenue
- Chorley Road/Church Lane
- Church Street/Chorley Road
- Church Street/James Street
- Church Street/The Commercial (Stop B)
- Church Street/Lord Street
- Church St/Westhoughton Church (Stop B)
- Market St/Westhoughton Church (Stop D)
- Market St/Westhoughton Town Hall (F)
- Park Road/Leigh Road
- Park Road/Forest Drive
- Park Road/Captain Lees Road
- Park Road/Waters Nook Road
- Park Road/Molyneux Road
- Manchester Road/Ascribe Works
- Manchester Road/Backgates Farm
- Manchester Road/Ivy Cottage
- Manchester Road/Everglade Cottage
- Manchester Road/Newland Drive
- Manchester Rd/Rutherford Drive (Stop C)
- Salford Road/Four Lane Ends (Stop G)
- Salford Road/Umbertom Farm
- Salford Road/Bates Houses
- Salford Road/The Watergate
- Bridgewater Avenue/Salford Road
- Bridgewater Avenue/Logistics North
- Bridgewater Avenue/Salford Road
- Watergate Lane/Salford Road
- Plodder Lane/Stanley Road
- Plodder Lane/Redgate Way
- Redgate Way/Royal Bolton Hospital (A)
- Redgate Way/Royal Bolton Hospital (C)
- Redgate Way/Royal Bolton Hospital (E)
- Minerva Road/St Joseph's School
- Minerva Road/Greenland Road
- Bradford Road/Lavender Road
- Bradford Road/Briarfield Road
- Marsh Lane/Highfield Road
- Lucas Road/St James' School
- Lucas Road/St James' School
- St James Street/Masefield Drive
- St James Street/Churchside
- Westland Avenue/Oakfield Grove
- Worsley Road/Halfway House
- Worsley Road/Longcauseway
- Albert Road/Balmoral Road
- Albert Road/King Street
- King Street/Albert Road
- Farnworth Bus Station (Stop B)
- Market Street/Farnworth Library
- Bolton Road/Gladstone Road
- Loxham Street/Moses Gate (Stop C)
- Loxham Street/Whitley Street
- Hall Lane/River Bridge
- Church Street/Little Lever High School
- Church Street/Redcar Road
- Market Street/Church Street
- Market Street/Coronation Sq (Stop B)
- Booth Road/Nandywell
- Booth Road/Ladyshore Road
- Booth Road/Meadow Close
- Mytham Road/Elm Road
- Market Street/Coronation Sq (Stop A)
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 521. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 521 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 521 stop here?'
Where does bus #521 run?
This route serves the Wigan (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
How often does it run?
Average interval is 60. This can shift with traffic, weather, and road conditions. For accurate wait times, check real-time tracking or the stop display if there is one.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Diamond Bus. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Bee Network' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What hours does bus #521 run?
Operating hours: Mo-Fr 07:40-17:20; Sa 08:40-16:40. First and last trips can differ by day of week and season. For late-night travel, check current arrival predictions and have a backup plan in case the schedule changes.
Is this a circular route?
No. Circular routes run in a closed loop, regular routes go between two endpoints. To avoid going the wrong way, check the destination on the display and confirm direction using a map or stop list.
Is there a fare?
Yes. Payment rules and discounts can differ by region and vehicle type. If it matters to you, verify current fares and ticket/validation requirements before traveling.
Additional Route Information
Bus 521 Little Lever -> Blackrod
Reference
521
Origin
Little Lever
Destination
Blackrod
Via
Farnworth Bust Station, Royal Bolton Hospital, Logistics North, Westhoughton
Interval
60
Route network
Bee Network
Operator
Diamond Bus
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 07:40-17:20; Sa 08:40-16:40
Fare
Round trip
Bus 521 Blackrod -> Little Lever
Reference
521
Origin
Blackrod
Destination
Little Lever
Via
Farnworth Bus Station, Royal Bolton Hospital, Logistics North, Westhoughton
Interval
60
Route network
Bee Network
Operator
Diamond Bus
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 07:40-17:20; Sa 08:40-16:40
Fare
Round trip
Quick overview
Explore the bus 521 route in Wigan (UK). 2 directions, 148 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
