Bus from Gorton to Newton Heath
5 direct routes · 26–41 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 22:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newton Heath as of 12:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 15 | Sat 17 · Sun 14 | 06:23 | 22:38 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Great Newton Street (opp) | Droylsden |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 8 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 19:28 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Great Newton Street (opp) | Droylsden |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 704, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 704 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Wright Robinson Sports College (at) | Great Newton Street (opp) | Droylsden |
| 713 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Great Newton Street (opp) | Droylsden |
| 688 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:36 | 15:36 | Gorton Shopping Centre | Great Newton Street (opp) | — |
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 172 bus, 171 bus, 704 bus, 713 bus or 688 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gorton to Newton Heath?
5 routes run directly from Gorton to Newton Heath: the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 704 (Bee Network), the 713 (Bee Network), the 688 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 172, 15 times each weekday — board at Gorton Shopping Centre and get off at Great Newton Street (opp), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gorton to Newton Heath?
Between 26 minutes on the 172 and 41 on the 713, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Droylsden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gorton to Newton Heath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:23 and the last around 22:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gorton to Newton Heath?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.