🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays
3 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 23:34 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 142 | 05:29 | 23:34 | St Peter's Square (Stop SD) |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 69 | 04:50 | 00:15 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 51 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 7 | 07:54 | 08:59 | St Peter's Square (Stop SD) |
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 Salford Quays?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays: the 50 (Bee Network), the 30 (Bee Network), the 51 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays?
Around 27 minutes on the 50, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Salford Quays?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 50) leaves around 05:29 and the last around 23:34. Check the route timetable 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.