🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to West Didsbury
4 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 07:09, last bus 20:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 150 | 07:09 | 20:45 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop H) |
| 43 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 150 | 00:00 | 23:00 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop H) |
| 41 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 85 | 04:46 | 22:50 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop S) |
| 147 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 27 | 07:07 | 19:52 | Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop D) |
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 West Didsbury?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to West Didsbury: the 143 (Bee Network), the 43 (Bee Network), the 41 (Bee Network), the 147 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to West Didsbury?
Around 32 minutes on the 143, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to West Didsbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 143) leaves around 07:09 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to West Didsbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.