Bus from Manchester City Centre to Sale
2 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 00:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sale as of 14:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Bee Network | ~44 min | 63 | Sat 60 · Sun 33 | 05:42 | 00:12 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Eastway (nr) | Hulme, Old Trafford & Stretford |
| 41 | Bee Network | ~48 min | 50 | Sat 44 · Sun 28 | 04:47 | 22:51 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Wardle Road (nr) | Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury & Northenden |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 263 bus or 41 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Sale?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Sale: the 263 (Bee Network), the 41 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 263, 63 times each weekday — board at Charlotte Street (Stop CU) and get off at Eastway (nr), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Sale?
Around 44 minutes on the 263, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hulme, Old Trafford, Stretford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Sale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 00:12. Check the route timetables 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.