🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Failsworth
4 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 88 | 05:25 | 23:50 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 170 | National Express | ~17 min | 16 | 07:30 | 20:00 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 76A | Bee Network | ~25 min | 8 | 09:08 | 19:05 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 76B | Bee Network | ~27 min | 6 | 14:54 | 17:26 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
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 Failsworth?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Failsworth: the 76 (Bee Network), the 170 (National Express), the 76A (Bee Network), the 76B (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Failsworth?
Around 23 minutes on the 76, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Failsworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 76) leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Failsworth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.