🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre
3 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 20:47 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 150 | 04:55 | 20:47 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
| 100 | Bee Network | ~49 min | 113 | 05:40 | 23:25 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand K) |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~50 min | 69 | 04:50 | 00:15 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop K) |
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 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).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre?
Around 37 minutes on the 250, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to The Trafford Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 250) leaves around 04:55 and the last around 20:47. Check the route timetable 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.