Bus from Old Trafford to Hulme (Manchester)
8 direct routes · 3–13 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 00:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hulme (Manchester) as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old Trafford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 87 | Sat 81 · Sun 75 | 06:00 | 00:31 | Henrietta Street (opp) | Hulme Park (o/s) | — |
| 263 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 62 | Sat 60 · Sun 33 | 05:18 | 23:50 | Henrietta Street (opp) | Hulme Park (o/s) | — |
| 256 | Bee Network | ~7 min | 52 | Sat 47 · Sun 29 | 04:47 | 00:03 | Trafford Bar (opp) | Hulme Park (o/s) | — |
| 255 | Bee Network | ~3 min | 34 | Sat 31 · Sun 23 | 05:25 | 23:32 | Trafford Bar (opp) | City Road (opp) | — |
| 53 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 18 | 05:02 | 22:59 | Henrietta Street (opp) | Hulme Park (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 253, 745, 785
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | Bee Network | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:11 | 08:35 | Henrietta Street (opp) | Hulme Park (o/s) | — |
| 745 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:27 | 08:27 | Henrietta Street (opp) | Loreto College (o/s) | Brooks Bar & Whalley Range |
| 785 | Bee Network | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Henrietta Street (opp) | Shawgreen Close (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Trafford 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 250 bus, 263 bus, 256 bus, 255 bus, 53 bus, 253 bus or 785 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Trafford to Hulme?
8 routes run directly from Old Trafford to Hulme: the 250 (Bee Network), the 263 (Bee Network), the 256 (Bee Network), the 255 (Bee Network), the 53 (Bee Network), the 253 (Bee Network), the 745 (Bee Network), the 785 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 250, 87 times each weekday — board at Henrietta Street (opp) and get off at Hulme Park (o/s), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Trafford to Hulme?
Between 3 minutes on the 255 and 13 on the 745, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Trafford to Hulme?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 00:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Trafford to Hulme?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.