Bus from Cheadle (Greater Manchester) to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 20:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cheadle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42B | Bee Network | ~44 min | 18 | Sat 15 · Sun 12 | 05:51 | 20:17 | Mary Street (Stop B) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Didsbury, Withington & Fallowfield |
| 42C | Bee Network | ~44 min | 13 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:49 | 19:53 | Mary Street (Stop B) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Didsbury, Withington & Fallowfield |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cheadle 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 42B bus or 42C bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cheadle to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Cheadle to Manchester City Centre: the 42B (Bee Network), the 42C (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 42B, 18 times each weekday — board at Mary Street (Stop B) and get off at Dickinson Street (Stop SO), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cheadle to Manchester City Centre?
Around 44 minutes on the 42B, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Didsbury, Withington, Fallowfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cheadle to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 20:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cheadle to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.