Bus from Farnworth (Greater Manchester) to Manchester City Centre
4 direct routes · 55–70 min · first bus 03:56, last bus 00:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 11:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Farnworth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bee Network | ~58 min | 80 | Sat 69 · Sun 41 | 04:24 | 23:10 | The Black Horse (Stop F) | Shudehill Interchange (Stand A) | Salford |
| 36 | Bee Network | ~70 min | 76 | Sat 62 · Sun 43 | 03:56 | 00:52 | Lobelia Avenue (opp) | St James Square (Stop WB) | Salford, Little Hulton, Salford, Walkden, Swinton, Salford & 2 more |
| 37 | Bee Network | ~55 min | 72 | Sat 53 · Sun 37 | 04:53 | 22:50 | Brackley Street (Stop E) | St James Square (Stop WB) | Walkden, Salford, Walkden, Swinton, Salford, Swinton & 1 more |
| X39 | Bee Network | ~67 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 07:06 | Albert Road (nr) | St James Square (Stop WB) | Salford, Little Hulton, Salford, Little Hulton, Salford, Walkden & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Farnworth 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 8 bus, 36 bus, 37 bus or X39 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Farnworth to Manchester City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Farnworth to Manchester City Centre: the 8 (Bee Network), the 36 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network), the X39 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 8, 80 times each weekday — board at The Black Horse (Stop F) and get off at Shudehill Interchange (Stand A), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Farnworth to Manchester City Centre?
Between 55 minutes on the 37 and 70 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Salford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Farnworth to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:56 and the last around 00:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Farnworth to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.