Bus from Newton Heath to Clayton (Manchester)
4 direct routes · 11–18 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 22:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clayton (Manchester) as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newton Heath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 05:56 | 22:04 | Great Newton Street (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Droylsden |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 7 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 13:20 | Great Newton Street (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | Droylsden |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 713, 688
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 713 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Great Newton Street (nr) | Folkestone Road (opp) | Droylsden |
| 688 | Bee Network | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Great Newton Street (nr) | Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newton Heath 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 172 bus, 171 bus, 713 bus or 688 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Heath to Clayton?
4 routes run directly from Newton Heath to Clayton: the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 713 (Bee Network), the 688 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 172, 15 times each weekday — board at Great Newton Street (nr) and get off at Clayton Hall Metrolink Stop (Stop E), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newton Heath to Clayton?
Between 11 minutes on the 172 and 18 on the 713, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Droylsden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Heath to Clayton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:56 and the last around 22:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Heath to Clayton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.