Bus from Lostock (Greater Manchester, near Urmston) to Hulme (Manchester)
3 direct routes · 22–31 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hulme (Manchester) as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lostock, 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 | ~31 min | 51 | Sat 46 · Sun 29 | 05:13 | 23:46 | Moss Vale Hotel (opp) | Hulme Park (o/s) | Stretford & Old Trafford |
| 744 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Moss Vale Hotel (opp) | Loreto College (o/s) | Stretford, Firswood & Brooks Bar |
| 785 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:28 | 15:28 | Chatsworth Road (opp) | Shawgreen Close (opp) | Stretford, Firswood & Old Trafford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lostock 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 Lostock to Hulme?
3 routes run directly from Lostock to Hulme: the 256 (Bee Network), the 744 (Bee Network), the 785 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 256, 51 times each weekday — board at Moss Vale Hotel (opp) and get off at Hulme Park (o/s), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lostock to Hulme?
Between 22 minutes on the 785 and 31 on the 256, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stretford, Old Trafford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lostock to Hulme?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lostock to Hulme?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.