Bus from Clayton (Manchester) to Belle Vue (Manchester)
4 direct routes · 20–27 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belle Vue (Manchester) as of 13:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clayton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:05 | 22:13 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Balmain Avenue (opp) | Gorton |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 7 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 13:31 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Balmain Avenue (opp) | Gorton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 710, 713
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop C) | St Peter's High School (o/s) | West Gorton |
| 713 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Folkestone Road (opp) | Sunny Brow Road (nr) | Droylsden & Gorton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clayton 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 172 bus, 171 bus, 710 bus or 713 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clayton to Belle Vue?
4 routes run directly from Clayton to Belle Vue: the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 710 (Bee Network), the 713 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 172, 15 times each weekday — board at Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) and get off at Balmain Avenue (opp), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clayton to Belle Vue?
Between 20 minutes on the 710 and 27 on the 172, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gorton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clayton to Belle Vue?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 22:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clayton to Belle Vue?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.