Route 597
Route: Leigh - Infirmary - Astley - Tyldesley - Shakerley
Operators
| Operator | Start date | End date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Stones Coaches | 28/04/2003 | 24/10/2009 | |
| First Manchester | 26/10/2009 | 29/01/2011 | |
| Maytree Travel | 30/01/2011 | 04/04/2013 | Ceased trading |
| South Lancs Travel | 07/04/2013 | 02/04/2016 | Evening, Sunday and public holiday journeys - emergency 90 day contract awarded after Maytree ceased trading. All journeys from 07/07/2013. |
| Stagecoach in Wigan | 08/04/2013 | 06/07/2013 | Monday to Saturday daytime journeys - emergency 90 day contract awarded after Maytree ceased trading |
| Diamond Bus NW | 03/04/2016 | 23/09/2023 | |
| Diamond Bus NW | 25/09/2023 | Bee Network franchise operator |