Bus from Manchester City Centre to Whitefield
3 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 00:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitefield as of 15:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | Bee Network | ~35 min | 101 | Sat 93 · Sun 85 | 05:10 | 00:16 | The Unicorn (Stop CB) | Hamilton Road (Stop D) | Cheetham Hill, Higher Broughton & Prestwich |
| 98 | Bee Network | ~35 min | 35 | Sat 32 · Sun 27 | 05:28 | 23:39 | Chapel Street (Stop NL) | All Saints Stand Church (Stop J) | Salford, Lower Broughton, Salford, Higher Broughton, Salford, Higher Broughton & 2 more |
| 97 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 33 | Sat 29 · Sun 26 | 06:03 | 23:09 | Chapel Street (Stop NL) | Derwent Avenue (opp) | Salford, Lower Broughton, Salford, Higher Broughton, Salford, Higher Broughton & 2 more |
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 135 bus, 98 bus or 97 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Whitefield?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Whitefield: the 135 (Bee Network), the 98 (Bee Network), the 97 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 135, 101 times each weekday — board at The Unicorn (Stop CB) and get off at Hamilton Road (Stop D), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Whitefield?
Around 35 minutes on the 135, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cheetham Hill, Higher Broughton, Prestwich on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Whitefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Whitefield?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.