🚌 Bus from Stretford to Manchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 74 | 05:13 | 23:42 | Stretford Public Hall (Stop E) |
| 15 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 63 | 05:55 | 23:35 | Stretford Mall (Stop A) |
| 255 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 57 | 05:16 | 23:23 | Stretford Mall (Stop A) |
| 256 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 52 | 04:40 | 23:55 | Stretford Mall (Stop A) |
| 87 | Bee Network | ~72 min | 11 | 06:24 | 17:39 | Stretford Mall (Stop C) |
| 253 | Bee Network | ~36 min | 2 | 07:53 | 08:17 | Stretford Mall (Stop A) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stretford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stretford to Manchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Stretford to Manchester City Centre: the 263 (Bee Network), the 15 (Bee Network), the 255 (Bee Network), the 256 (Bee Network), the 87 (Bee Network), the 253 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Stretford to Manchester City Centre?
Around 32 minutes on the 263, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stretford to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 263) leaves around 05:13 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stretford to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.