Bus from Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre
3 direct routes · 20–31 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 00:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 13:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Salford Quays, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Bee Network | ~31 min | 86 | Sat 82 · Sun 55 | 05:14 | 00:11 | Harbour City Metrolink Stop (Stop A) | Hart Street (Stop SM) | — |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 36 | Sat 36 · Sun 33 | 05:38 | 23:38 | MediaCityUK (nr) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | — |
| T1 | TransporaBus | ~20 min | 3 | Sat 6 · Sun 3 | 11:15 | 14:45 | MediaCityUK (nr) | Museum of Science and Industry (o/s) | Old Trafford & Trafford Park |
Times are for the first boarding point in Salford Quays 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 50 bus, 30 bus or T1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre: the 50 (Bee Network), the 30 (Bee Network), the T1 (TransporaBus). The most frequent is the 50, 86 times each weekday — board at Harbour City Metrolink Stop (Stop A) and get off at Hart Street (Stop SM), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre?
Between 20 minutes on the T1 and 31 on the 50, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 00:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
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