Bus from Clayton (Manchester) to Openshaw
6 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Openshaw as of 10:49
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 | ~5 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:05 | 22:13 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Westlake Street (nr) | — |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~5 min | 7 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 13:31 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Westlake Street (nr) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 710, 703, 733, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | Bee Network | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop C) | Welcomb Street (nr) | — |
| 703 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Westlake Street (nr) | — |
| 733 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop C) | Welcomb Street (nr) | — |
| 688 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Westlake Street (nr) | — |
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, 703 bus, 733 bus or 688 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clayton to Openshaw?
6 routes run directly from Clayton to Openshaw: the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 710 (Bee Network), the 703 (Bee Network), the 733 (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 Westlake Street (nr), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clayton to Openshaw?
Around 5 minutes on the 172, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clayton to Openshaw?
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 Openshaw?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.