🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Charlestown
3 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 00:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 91 | 05:16 | 00:00 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B) |
| 93 | Bee Network | ~17 min | 72 | 06:35 | 23:58 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| 119 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 40 | 08:14 | 23:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B) |
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 Charlestown?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Charlestown: the 118 (Bee Network), the 93 (Bee Network), the 119 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Charlestown?
Around 30 minutes on the 118, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Charlestown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 118) leaves around 05:16 and the last around 00:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Charlestown?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.