🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Prestwich
5 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 23:58 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 72 | 06:35 | 23:58 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| 98 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 62 | 05:25 | 23:35 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| 97 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 60 | 06:00 | 00:05 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| 99 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 24 | 07:05 | 18:35 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand L) |
| X43 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~55 min | 12 | 16:22 | 18:22 | Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EZ) |
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 Prestwich?
5 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Prestwich: the 93 (Bee Network), the 98 (Bee Network), the 97 (Bee Network), the 99 (Bee Network), the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Prestwich?
Around 30 minutes on the 93, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Prestwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 93) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 23:58. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Prestwich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.