Bus from Manchester City Centre to Clayton (Manchester)
3 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clayton (Manchester) as of 13:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 95 | Sat 82 · Sun 56 | 05:09 | 00:10 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | Ancoats |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 32 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 06:02 | 19:30 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | — |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 216 bus, 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Clayton?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Clayton: the 216 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 216, 95 times each weekday — board at Faraday Street (Stop EM) and get off at Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop B), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Clayton?
Around 13 minutes on the 216, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ancoats on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Clayton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Clayton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.