🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Droylsden
6 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 18:42 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | Bee Network | ~24 min | 150 | 05:00 | 18:42 | Piccadilly (Stop EQ) |
| 216 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 150 | 05:29 | 01:00 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 38 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 231 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 32 | 06:02 | 19:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 221 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 3 | 17:15 | 18:13 | Piccadilly (Stop EQ) |
| 220 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 | Piccadilly (Stop EQ) |
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 Droylsden?
6 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Droylsden: the 219 (Bee Network), the 216 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network), the 231 (Bee Network), the 221 (Bee Network), the 220 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Droylsden?
Around 24 minutes on the 219, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Droylsden?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 219) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 18:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Droylsden?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.