Bus from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays
4 direct routes · 15–29 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 00:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Salford Quays as of 13:11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 86 | Sat 82 · Sun 58 | 05:27 | 00:32 | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | MediaCityUK (nr) | — |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 31 | 04:52 | 00:17 | Oxford Street (Stop SV) | Merchants Quay (Stop D) | — |
| 51 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 7 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 09:04 | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | MediaCityUK (nr) | — |
| T1 | TransporaBus | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 6 · Sun 3 | 11:00 | 14:30 | Chapel Street (Stop NL) | MediaCityUK (nr) | — |
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 50 bus, 30 bus, 51 bus or T1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays: the 50 (Bee Network), the 30 (Bee Network), the 51 (Bee Network), the T1 (TransporaBus). The most frequent is the 50, 86 times each weekday — board at Dickinson Street (Stop SO) and get off at MediaCityUK (nr), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays?
Between 15 minutes on the T1 and 29 on the 50, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:52 and the last around 00:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.