Bus from Whalley Range to Manchester City Centre
4 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 23:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 13:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whalley Range, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 94 | Sat 82 · Sun 44 | 05:07 | 23:39 | Wood Road (opp) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Brooks Bar |
| 85 | Bee Network | ~19 min | 57 | Sat 51 · Sun 33 | 05:47 | 22:17 | Demesne Road (nr) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | — |
| 15 | Bee Network | ~23 min | 47 | Sat 36 · Sun 16 | 06:04 | 23:44 | Upper Chorlton Road (nr) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | Brooks Bar |
| 85A | Bee Network | ~19 min | 17 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 22:47 | Demesne Road (nr) | Dickinson Street (Stop SO) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whalley Range 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 86 bus, 85 bus, 15 bus or 85A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whalley Range to Manchester City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Whalley Range to Manchester City Centre: the 86 (Bee Network), the 85 (Bee Network), the 15 (Bee Network), the 85A (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 86, 94 times each weekday — board at Wood Road (opp) and get off at Dickinson Street (Stop SO), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whalley Range to Manchester City Centre?
Around 23 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Brooks Bar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whalley Range to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:07 and the last around 23:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whalley Range to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.