🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Sale
3 direct routes · about 48 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 22:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bee Network | ~48 min | 85 | 04:46 | 22:50 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop S) |
| 263 | Bee Network | ~33 min | 73 | 05:45 | 00:11 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 86 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 6 | 00:25 | 02:55 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop M) |
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 Sale?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Sale: the 41 (Bee Network), the 263 (Bee Network), the 86 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Sale?
Around 48 minutes on the 41, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Sale?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 41) leaves around 04:46 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Sale?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.