🚌 Bus from Hulme to Stretford
3 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 00:37 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 51 | 05:19 | 00:37 | Royce Road (nr) |
| 744 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | 16:15 | 16:15 | Loreto College (opp) |
| 785 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 | Shawgreen Close (nr) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hulme to Stretford?
3 routes run directly from Hulme to Stretford: the 256 (Bee Network), the 744 (Bee Network), the 785 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Hulme to Stretford?
Around 20 minutes on the 256, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hulme to Stretford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 256) leaves around 05:19 and the last around 00:37. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hulme to Stretford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.