Bus from Sale to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 04:56, last bus 23:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sale, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 62 | Sat 60 · Sun 33 | 04:56 | 23:29 | The Drive (nr) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Stretford, Old Trafford & Hulme |
| 41 | Bee Network | ~47 min | 50 | Sat 43 · Sun 27 | 05:15 | 23:48 | Legh Arms (Stop E) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Northenden, Didsbury, Withington & Fallowfield |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sale 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 263 bus or 41 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sale to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Sale to Manchester City Centre: the 263 (Bee Network), the 41 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 263, 62 times each weekday — board at The Drive (nr) and get off at Dickinson Street (Stop SO), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sale to Manchester City Centre?
Around 45 minutes on the 263, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stretford, Old Trafford, Hulme on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sale to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:56 and the last around 23:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sale to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.