🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Chorlton
7 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 00:04 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 132 | 05:35 | 00:04 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop M) |
| 101 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 106 | 05:10 | 00:20 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop N) |
| 85 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 61 | 06:24 | 00:12 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop M) |
| 103 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 60 | 04:45 | 04:00 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop N) |
| 85A | Bee Network | ~31 min | 16 | 07:50 | 22:42 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop M) |
| 87 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 12 | 07:36 | 18:15 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop G) |
| 102 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 7 | 10:35 | 16:35 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop N) |
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 Chorlton?
7 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Chorlton: the 86 (Bee Network), the 101 (Bee Network), the 85 (Bee Network), the 103 (Bee Network), the 85A (Bee Network), the 87 (Bee Network), the 102 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Chorlton?
Around 29 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Chorlton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 86) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 00:04. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Chorlton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.