Bus from The Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre
3 direct routes · 36–49 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 00:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 13:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in The Trafford Centre, 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 | ~36 min | 87 | Sat 81 · Sun 75 | 05:40 | 00:12 | The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stop (Stop B) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Trafford Park, Old Trafford & Hulme |
| 100 | Bee Network | ~49 min | 61 | Sat 56 · Sun 45 | 06:23 | 00:10 | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Stand 8) | Shudehill Interchange (Stand A) | Trafford Park, Eccles, Salford, Eccles & Salford |
| 30 | Bee Network | ~49 min | 36 | Sat 36 · Sun 33 | 05:15 | 23:15 | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Stand 10) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Trafford Park, Old Trafford, Salford, Salford Quays & Salford |
Times are for the first boarding point in The Trafford Centre 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, 100 bus or 30 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from The Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre?
3 routes run directly from The Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre: the 250 (Bee Network), the 100 (Bee Network), the 30 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 250, 87 times each weekday — board at The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stop (Stop B) and get off at Dickinson Street (Stop SO), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from The Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre?
Between 36 minutes on the 250 and 49 on the 100, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Trafford Park, Old Trafford, Hulme on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from The Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 00:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from The Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.