🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to East Didsbury
6 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 03:19 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 147 | 06:09 | 03:19 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop G) |
| 50 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 143 | 04:55 | 00:34 | Manchester Town Hall (Stop SB) |
| 42B | Bee Network | ~42 min | 30 | 06:00 | 21:45 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop J) |
| 42A | Bee Network | ~43 min | 23 | 05:40 | 17:50 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop J) |
| 42C | Bee Network | ~44 min | 13 | 06:10 | 18:02 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop J) |
| 42 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 6 | 05:30 | 19:24 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop J) |
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 East Didsbury?
6 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to East Didsbury: the 142 (Bee Network), the 50 (Bee Network), the 42B (Bee Network), the 42A (Bee Network), the 42C (Bee Network), the 42 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to East Didsbury?
Around 42 minutes on the 142, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to East Didsbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 142) leaves around 06:09 and the last around 03:19. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to East Didsbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.