After Roe Green the line split, with one branch continuing to Bolton; and the Manchester to Wigan line continuing westward to stations at Ellenbrook and Tyldesley. After Tyldesley the line split, the Tyldesley Loopline continued to Kenyon Junction while the Wigan line continued to the north west to Howe Bridge Station before crossing the Bolton and Leigh Railway line.
After Roe Green, the railway line diverged; one branch headed toward Bolton, while the Manchester-Wigan route continued westward to Ellenbrook and Tyldesley stations. Beyond Tyldesley, the line split again: the Tyldesley Loopline proceeded to Kenyon Junction, whereas the Wigan line moved northwest towards Howe Bridge Station before crossing the Bolton and Leigh Railway track.