Bus from Gorton to Clayton (Manchester)
6 direct routes · 10–22 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 23:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clayton (Manchester) as of 10:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gorton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 18 | 05:27 | 23:26 | Gorton Shopping Centre | City Football Academy (o/s) | West Gorton |
| 172 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 15 | Sat 17 · Sun 14 | 06:23 | 22:38 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | — |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 8 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 19:28 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 703, 713, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Wright Robinson Sports College (at) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | — |
| 713 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Vale Street (nr) | Droylsden |
| 688 | Bee Network | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:36 | 15:36 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gorton 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 53 bus, 172 bus, 171 bus, 703 bus, 713 bus or 688 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gorton to Clayton?
6 routes run directly from Gorton to Clayton: the 53 (Bee Network), the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 703 (Bee Network), the 713 (Bee Network), the 688 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 53, 32 times each weekday — board at Gorton Shopping Centre and get off at City Football Academy (o/s), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gorton to Clayton?
Between 10 minutes on the 53 and 22 on the 713, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Gorton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gorton to Clayton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 23:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gorton to Clayton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.