Bus from Hulme (Manchester) to Lostock (Greater Manchester, near Urmston)
3 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 23:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lostock (Greater Manchester, near Urmston) as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hulme, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 49 | Sat 43 · Sun 29 | 05:19 | 23:57 | Hulme Park (opp) | Moss Vale Hotel (o/s) | Old Trafford & Stretford |
| 744 | Bee Network | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Loreto College (opp) | Moss Vale Hotel (o/s) | Brooks Bar, Firswood & Stretford |
| 785 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Shawgreen Close (nr) | Moss Vale Road (S-bound) | Firswood & Stretford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hulme 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 256 bus, 744 bus or 785 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hulme to Lostock?
3 routes run directly from Hulme to Lostock: the 256 (Bee Network), the 744 (Bee Network), the 785 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 256, 49 times each weekday — board at Hulme Park (opp) and get off at Moss Vale Hotel (o/s), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hulme to Lostock?
Around 30 minutes on the 256, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Old Trafford, Stretford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hulme to Lostock?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 23:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hulme to Lostock?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.