Bus from Manchester City Centre to Shaw (Greater Manchester)
2 direct routes · 58–73 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shaw (Greater Manchester) as of 16:40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | Bee Network | ~58 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 16 | 06:05 | 23:10 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Chancery Lane (opp) | Chadderton, Oldham & Royton |
| 181 | Bee Network | ~73 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 18:14 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Chancery Lane (opp) | Chadderton, Royton, Boundary Park, Royton & Heyside |
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 182 bus or 181 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Shaw?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Shaw: the 182 (Bee Network), the 181 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 182, 18 times each weekday — board at Faraday Street (Stop EM) and get off at Chancery Lane (opp), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Shaw?
Between 58 minutes on the 182 and 73 on the 181, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chadderton, Oldham, Royton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Shaw?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Shaw?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.