Bus from Waterloo (Ashton-under-Lyne) to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 22:42 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:55, last bus 21:42.
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 11:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterloo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 32 | Sat 25 · Sun 11 | 05:53 | 19:38 | Taunton Road (Stop A) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | Daisy Nook & Droylsden |
| 230 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 06:49 | 22:42 | Taunton Road (Stop A) | Warwick Street (Stop EE) | Daisy Nook & Droylsden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterloo 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 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Waterloo to Manchester City Centre: the 231 (Bee Network), the 230 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 231, 32 times each weekday — board at Taunton Road (Stop A) and get off at Warwick Street (Stop EE), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Manchester City Centre?
Around 42 minutes on the 231, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Daisy Nook, Droylsden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.