Bus from Clayton (Manchester) to Manchester City Centre
3 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 04:43, last bus 23:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 11:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 93 | Sat 81 · Sun 55 | 04:43 | 23:51 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | Ancoats |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 34 | Sat 25 · Sun 11 | 05:43 | 20:00 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | — |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 07:13 | 23:02 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | — |
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 216 bus, 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clayton to Manchester City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Clayton to Manchester City Centre: the 216 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 216, 93 times each weekday — board at Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) and get off at Warwick Street (Stop EE), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clayton to Manchester City Centre?
Around 16 minutes on the 216, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ancoats on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clayton to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:43 and the last around 23:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clayton to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.