Bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester City Centre
4 direct routes · 37–48 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 00:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 12:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ashton-under-Lyne, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | Bee Network | ~39 min | 123 | Sat 105 · Sun 81 | 04:26 | 00:05 | Cavendish Street (nr) | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop Q) | Guide Bridge, Audenshaw & Droylsden |
| 216 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 93 | Sat 81 · Sun 55 | 04:27 | 23:36 | Cavendish Street (nr) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | Audenshaw, Droylsden & Ancoats |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 32 | Sat 25 · Sun 11 | 05:53 | 19:38 | Taunton Road (Stop A) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | Daisy Nook & Droylsden |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~48 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 06:47 | 22:40 | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange (Stand D) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | Daisy Nook & Droylsden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashton-under-Lyne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 219 bus, 216 bus, 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester City Centre: the 219 (Bee Network), the 216 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 219, 123 times each weekday — board at Cavendish Street (nr) and get off at Piccadilly Gardens (Stop Q), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester City Centre?
Between 37 minutes on the 216 and 48 on the 230, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Droylsden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:26 and the last around 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.