🚌 Bus from East Didsbury to Manchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Bee Network | ~34 min | 147 | 04:25 | 00:10 | Parrs Wood (Stop G) |
| 142 | Bee Network | ~44 min | 146 | 06:35 | 03:05 | Parrs Wood (Stop E3) |
| 42B | Bee Network | ~43 min | 32 | 05:55 | 20:21 | Parrs Wood (Stop H) |
| 42C | Bee Network | ~44 min | 14 | 07:52 | 19:57 | Parrs Wood (Stop H) |
| 51 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 7 | 07:17 | 08:19 | Parrs Wood (Stop G) |
| 42 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 1 | 06:54 | 06:54 | Millgate Lane (nr) |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Didsbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Didsbury to Manchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from East Didsbury to Manchester City Centre: the 50 (Bee Network), the 142 (Bee Network), the 42B (Bee Network), the 42C (Bee Network), the 51 (Bee Network), the 42 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from East Didsbury to Manchester City Centre?
Around 34 minutes on the 50, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from East Didsbury to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 50) leaves around 04:25 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Didsbury to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.