Bus from Manchester City Centre to Waterloo (Ashton-under-Lyne)
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 23:30 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:42, last bus 22:30.
Next buses to Waterloo (Ashton-under-Lyne) as of 11:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 32 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 06:02 | 19:30 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Oldham Road (Stop E) | Droylsden & Daisy Nook |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 06:30 | 23:30 | Faraday Street (Stop EM) | Wilshaw Lane (Stop D) | Droylsden & Daisy Nook |
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 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Waterloo?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Waterloo: the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 231, 32 times each weekday — board at Faraday Street (Stop EM) and get off at Oldham Road (Stop E), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Waterloo?
Around 38 minutes on the 231, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Droylsden, Daisy Nook on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Waterloo?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Waterloo?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.