🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Old Swan
5 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 23:35 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | National Express | ~68 min | 17 | 07:35 | 23:35 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 541 | National Express | ~45 min | 7 | 16:15 | 00:35 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 540 | National Express | ~45 min | 6 | 14:00 | 22:20 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 120 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | 11:25 | 11:25 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 421 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 | 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 Old Swan?
5 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Old Swan: the 170 (National Express), the 541 (National Express), the 540 (National Express), the 120 (National Express), the 421 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Old Swan?
Around 68 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Old Swan?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 170) leaves around 07:35 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Old Swan?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.