Bus from Manchester City Centre to Cheadle (Greater Manchester)
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 21:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cheadle (Greater Manchester) as of 13:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42B | Bee Network | ~45 min | 17 | Sat 14 · Sun 10 | 06:01 | 21:46 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Mary Street (Stop C) | Fallowfield, Withington & Didsbury |
| 42C | Bee Network | ~47 min | 13 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 18:04 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Mary Street (Stop C) | Fallowfield, Withington & Didsbury |
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 42B bus or 42C bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Cheadle?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Cheadle: the 42B (Bee Network), the 42C (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 42B, 17 times each weekday — board at Charlotte Street (Stop CU) and get off at Mary Street (Stop C), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Cheadle?
Around 45 minutes on the 42B, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Cheadle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 21:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Cheadle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.