159
Middleton ↔ Oldham Bus Times
08:45
159 minOldham Bus Station 09:5809:55
229 minOldham Bus Station 11:0910:55
289 minOldham Bus Station 12:0911:55
349 minOldham Bus Station 13:0912:55
409 minOldham Bus Station 14:0913:55
469 minOldham Bus Station 15:09SATURDAY · 9 services08:45 — 16:55
The 159 bus runs between Middleton and Oldham, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 74 stops. Grey skies and 14°C forecast for the next bus at 08:45. A coat will take the edge off while you wait.
Number 159 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
MiddletonAlkringtonAlkrington Garden VillageGreengateMostonWhite GateNew MostonFailsworthWoodhousesHollinwoodButler GreenNimble NookChaddertonBuskBoundary ParkRoyal Oldham HospitalColdhurstOldham
Where does the 159 bus stop?
The 159 serves 74 stops passing through Middleton, Alkrington, Alkrington Garden Village, Greengate, Moston, White Gate, New Moston, Failsworth, Woodhouses, Hollinwood, Butler Green, Nimble Nook, Chadderton, Busk, Boundary Park, Royal Oldham Hospital, Coldhurst and Oldham. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 159 run on weekends?
Yes, the 159 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 159?
Subsidised fares for children, older people and disabled people. Discounted and free travel available for young people, older people, disabled people and care leavers.
Does the 159 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 159. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Transport for Greater Manchester to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: BNML, ABCD, BNVB, BNDB, BNGN, BNSM, BNFM
Valid from 23 Feb 2026 to 12 Apr 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 74 bus stops across 18 areas.