Bus from Clayton (Manchester) to Gorton
5 direct routes · 16–22 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gorton as of 09:46
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 | ~16 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:05 | 22:13 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Gorton Shopping Centre (o/s) | — |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~17 min | 7 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 13:31 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Gorton Shopping Centre (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 703, 713, 688
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Wright Robinson Sports College (at) | — |
| 713 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Folkestone Road (opp) | Gorton Shopping Centre (o/s) | Droylsden |
| 688 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Gorton Shopping Centre (o/s) | — |
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, 703 bus, 713 bus or 688 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clayton to Gorton?
5 routes run directly from Clayton to Gorton: the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 703 (Bee Network), the 713 (Bee Network), the 688 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 172, 15 times each weekday — board at Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) and get off at Gorton Shopping Centre (o/s), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clayton to Gorton?
Between 16 minutes on the 172 and 22 on the 713, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clayton to Gorton?
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 Gorton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.