🚌 Bus from Bury to Manchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 76 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 22:43 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Bee Network | ~76 min | 120 | 04:30 | 22:43 | Bury Interchange (Stand B) |
| X43 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~25 min | 68 | 05:25 | 00:24 | Longfield Centre (Stop B) |
| 98 | Bee Network | ~73 min | 61 | 04:45 | 22:31 | Bury Interchange (Stand K) |
| 97 | Bee Network | ~59 min | 60 | 05:30 | 23:08 | Bury Interchange (Stand L) |
| 99 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 27 | 06:18 | 19:18 | Longfield Centre (Stop B) |
| X41 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~50 min | 2 | 06:52 | 07:41 | Market Place (Stop B) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bury to Manchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Bury to Manchester City Centre: the 163 (Bee Network), the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 98 (Bee Network), the 97 (Bee Network), the 99 (Bee Network), the X41 (The Blackburn Bus Company).
How long does the bus take from Bury to Manchester City Centre?
Around 76 minutes on the 163, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bury to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 163) leaves around 04:30 and the last around 22:43. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bury to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.