were stations at Chequerbent (closed 1952: http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/c/chequerbent/index1.shtml ) and Hilton House. [ edit ] Buses Westhoughton is served by several buses, linking the town with Bolton , Wigan and Leigh, Greater Manchester . The most frequent service is the 540 between Bolton and Wigan. The service is run by First Manchester