Bus from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre
3 direct routes · 38–49 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 00:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to The Trafford Centre as of 15:46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 87 | Sat 82 · Sun 75 | 04:56 | 23:03 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals) | Hulme, Old Trafford & Trafford Park |
| 100 | Bee Network | ~43 min | 60 | Sat 57 · Sun 53 | 05:46 | 23:31 | Manchester Crown Court (Stop WW) | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Stand 4) | Salford, Eccles, Salford, Eccles & Trafford Park |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~49 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 31 | 04:52 | 00:17 | Oxford Street (Stop SV) | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals) | Salford, Salford Quays, Salford, Old Trafford & Trafford Park |
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 250 bus, 100 bus or 30 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre: the 250 (Bee Network), the 100 (Bee Network), the 30 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 250, 87 times each weekday — board at Charlotte Street (Stop CU) and get off at The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre?
Between 38 minutes on the 250 and 49 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:52 and the last around 00:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.