Bus from Droylsden to Clayton (Manchester)
8 direct routes · 2–13 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 23:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clayton (Manchester) as of 10:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Droylsden, 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 | ~4 min | 93 | Sat 81 · Sun 55 | 04:40 | 23:48 | Buxton Lane (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | — |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 34 | Sat 25 · Sun 11 | 05:36 | 19:53 | Springfield Road (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | — |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 07:02 | 22:54 | Springfield Road (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | — |
| 172 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:01 | 22:10 | Chatsworth Road (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | — |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 7 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 13:27 | Chatsworth Road (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 703, 713, 771
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 | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:42 | 15:42 | Edge Lane Metrolink Stop (Stop A) | City Football Academy (o/s) | — |
| 713 | Bee Network | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | Chatsworth Road (nr) | Folkestone Road (opp) | — |
| 771 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Fiveways Byron Avenue (adj) | North Road (Stop A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Droylsden 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, 230 bus, 172 bus, 171 bus, 703 bus, 713 bus or 771 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Droylsden to Clayton?
8 routes run directly from Droylsden to Clayton: the 216 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network), the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 703 (Bee Network), the 713 (Bee Network), the 771 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 216, 93 times each weekday — board at Buxton Lane (nr) and get off at Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Droylsden to Clayton?
Between 2 minutes on the 713 and 13 on the 230, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Droylsden to Clayton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:40 and the last around 23:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Droylsden to Clayton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.