Bus from Manchester City Centre to Whalley Range
4 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 00:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whalley Range as of 14:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 93 | Sat 87 · Sun 44 | 05:36 | 00:05 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Wood Road (nr) | Brooks Bar |
| 85 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 61 | Sat 58 · Sun 35 | 06:25 | 00:13 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Demesne Road (adj) | — |
| 15 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 44 | Sat 38 · Sun 16 | 06:20 | 23:16 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Upper Chorlton Road (adj) | Brooks Bar |
| 85A | Bee Network | ~20 min | 16 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 07:51 | 22:43 | Charlotte Street (Stop CU) | Demesne Road (adj) | — |
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 86 bus, 85 bus, 15 bus or 85A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Whalley Range?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Whalley Range: the 86 (Bee Network), the 85 (Bee Network), the 15 (Bee Network), the 85A (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 86, 93 times each weekday — board at Charlotte Street (Stop CU) and get off at Wood Road (nr), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Whalley Range?
Around 21 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Brooks Bar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Whalley Range?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:36 and the last around 00:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Whalley Range?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.