Bus from East Didsbury to Salford Quays

2 direct routes · about 64 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).

Next buses to Salford Quays as of 12:54

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Didsbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
50 Bee Network ~64 min 86 Sat 82 · Sun 58 05:05 00:10 East Didsbury Metrolink Stop (Stop D) MediaCityUK (nr) Manchester, Burnage & Manchester
51 Bee Network ~72 min 7 weekdays only 07:17 08:19 East Didsbury Metrolink Stop (Stop D) MediaCityUK (nr) Manchester, Burnage & Manchester

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.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 50 bus or 51 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from East Didsbury to Salford Quays?

2 routes run directly from East Didsbury to Salford Quays: the 50 (Bee Network), the 51 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 50, 86 times each weekday — board at East Didsbury Metrolink Stop (Stop D) and get off at MediaCityUK (nr), about 64 minutes.

How long does the bus take from East Didsbury to Salford Quays?

Around 64 minutes on the 50, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Manchester, Burnage, Manchester on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from East Didsbury to Salford Quays?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from East Didsbury to Salford Quays?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

Same journey, other stops

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