Bus from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne
4 direct routes · 36–66 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashton-under-Lyne as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 121 | Sat 106 · Sun 81 | 04:46 | 00:02 | Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop C) | Katherine Street (nr) | Droylsden, Audenshaw & Guide Bridge |
| 216 | Bee Network | ~36 min | 95 | Sat 82 · Sun 56 | 05:09 | 00:10 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange (Arrivals) | Ancoats, Droylsden & Audenshaw |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~66 min | 32 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 06:02 | 19:30 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange (Arrivals) | Droylsden & Daisy Nook |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange (Arrivals) | Droylsden & Daisy Nook |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 219 bus, 216 bus, 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
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 219 (Bee Network), the 216 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 219, 121 times each weekday — board at Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop C) and get off at Katherine Street (nr), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne?
Between 36 minutes on the 216 and 66 on the 231, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Droylsden, Audenshaw, Guide Bridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:46 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables 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.