🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Stretford
6 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 00:11 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Bee Network | ~28 min | 73 | 05:45 | 00:11 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 15 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 60 | 06:19 | 23:18 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop L) |
| 255 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 55 | 04:55 | 22:55 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop L) |
| 256 | Bee Network | ~28 min | 51 | 05:12 | 00:30 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop L) |
| 87 | Bee Network | ~69 min | 10 | 09:02 | 18:15 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop G) |
| 86 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 6 | 00:25 | 02:55 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop M) |
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 Stretford?
6 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Stretford: the 263 (Bee Network), the 15 (Bee Network), the 255 (Bee Network), the 256 (Bee Network), the 87 (Bee Network), the 86 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Stretford?
Around 28 minutes on the 263, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Stretford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 263) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 00:11. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Stretford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.