🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Bury
4 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 23:53 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Bee Network | ~80 min | 118 | 05:13 | 23:53 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) |
| 98 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 62 | 05:25 | 23:35 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| 97 | Bee Network | ~57 min | 59 | 06:00 | 23:05 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| X41 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~58 min | 2 | 17:07 | 17:07 | Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EZ) |
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 Bury?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Bury: the 163 (Bee Network), the 98 (Bee Network), the 97 (Bee Network), the X41 (The Blackburn Bus Company).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Bury?
Around 80 minutes on the 163, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Bury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 163) leaves around 05:13 and the last around 23:53. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Bury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.