🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne
4 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 01:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Bee Network | ~36 min | 148 | 05:29 | 01:00 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 219 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 144 | 05:00 | 18:42 | Piccadilly (Stop EQ) |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 38 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 32 | 06:02 | 19:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre 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 Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne: the 216 (Bee Network), the 219 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne?
Around 36 minutes on the 216, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 216) leaves around 05:29 and the last around 01:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.