🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Hanley
5 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:10 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK980 | FlixBus | ~95 min | 6 | 04:50 | 23:10 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| UKN23 | FlixBus | ~110 min | 2 | 08:20 | 23:59 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| 424 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | 23:55 | 23:55 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| N18 | National Express | ~65 min | 1 | 10:15 | 10:15 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| UK026 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
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 Hanley?
5 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Hanley: the UK980 (FlixBus), the UKN23 (FlixBus), the 424 (National Express), the N18 (National Express), the UK026 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Hanley?
Around 95 minutes on the UK980, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Hanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK980) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Hanley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.