Bus from Openshaw to Belle Vue (Manchester)
5 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 22:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belle Vue (Manchester) as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Openshaw, 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 | ~22 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:09 | 22:18 | Westlake Street (nr) | Balmain Avenue (opp) | Gorton |
| 171 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 7 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:22 | 13:36 | Westlake Street (nr) | Balmain Avenue (opp) | Gorton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 739, 710, 725
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 739 | Bee Network | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 08:04 | Westlake Street (nr) | Belle Vue (Stop B) | Gorton |
| 710 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:21 | 08:21 | Welcomb Street (nr) | St Peter's High School (o/s) | West Gorton |
| 725 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Westlake Street (nr) | Balmain Avenue (opp) | Gorton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Openshaw 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, 739 bus, 710 bus or 725 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Openshaw to Belle Vue?
5 routes run directly from Openshaw to Belle Vue: the 172 (Bee Network), the 171 (Bee Network), the 739 (Bee Network), the 710 (Bee Network), the 725 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 172, 15 times each weekday — board at Westlake Street (nr) and get off at Balmain Avenue (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Openshaw to Belle Vue?
Between 14 minutes on the 710 and 22 on the 172, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gorton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Openshaw to Belle Vue?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 22:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Openshaw to Belle Vue?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.