Bus from Whitefield to Manchester City Centre
3 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 04:37, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 14:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitefield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | Bee Network | ~34 min | 103 | Sat 97 · Sun 82 | 04:37 | 23:37 | Besses o'th' Barn Metrolink Stop (Stop L) | Turner Street (Stop NZ) | Prestwich, Higher Broughton & Cheetham Hill |
| 98 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 34 | Sat 31 · Sun 27 | 05:11 | 22:59 | Bury New Road (Stop H) | Shudehill Interchange (Stand A) | Prestwich, Kersal, Higher Broughton, Salford, Higher Broughton, Salford & 2 more |
| 97 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 33 | Sat 31 · Sun 27 | 05:49 | 23:26 | Hindburn Close (opp) | Shudehill Interchange (Stand A) | Prestwich, Kersal, Higher Broughton, Salford, Higher Broughton, Salford & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitefield 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 135 bus, 98 bus or 97 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitefield to Manchester City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Whitefield to Manchester City Centre: the 135 (Bee Network), the 98 (Bee Network), the 97 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 135, 103 times each weekday — board at Besses o'th' Barn Metrolink Stop (Stop L) and get off at Turner Street (Stop NZ), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitefield to Manchester City Centre?
Around 34 minutes on the 135, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Prestwich, Higher Broughton, Cheetham Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitefield to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:37 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitefield to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.