🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Stockport
5 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 21:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | Bee Network | ~44 min | 142 | 05:30 | 21:00 | Piccadilly (Stop EO) |
| 42 | Bee Network | ~51 min | 64 | 05:50 | 23:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop J) |
| 197 | Bee Network | ~55 min | 56 | 06:26 | 23:01 | Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EV) |
| 192 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 16 | 09:00 | 10:40 | Piccadilly (Stop EP) |
| 191 | Bee Network | ~53 min | 4 | 16:10 | 18:00 | Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EV) |
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 Stockport?
5 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Stockport: the 203 (Bee Network), the 42 (Bee Network), the 197 (Bee Network), the 192 (Bee Network), the 191 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Stockport?
Around 44 minutes on the 203, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Stockport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 203) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Stockport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.