🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Golders Green
3 direct routes · about 250 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 18:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | National Express | ~250 min | 13 | 04:40 | 18:00 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 590 | National Express | ~335 min | 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 422 | National Express | ~395 min | 1 | 23:40 | 23:40 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
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 Golders Green?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Golders Green: the 540 (National Express), the 590 (National Express), the 422 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Golders Green?
Around 250 minutes on the 540, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Golders Green?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 540) leaves around 04:40 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Golders Green?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.