288 Manchester Airport The Station ↔ Altrincham Interchange
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 06:15, last bus 22:32. 46 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Manchester Airport The Station (Stand J) | 06:46 | 07:46 | 08:05 | 08:46 | 09:46 | 10:05 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:05 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:05 | 14:46 | 15:46 | 16:05 | 16:46 | 17:46 | 18:05 | 18:46 | 20:05 | 20:32 | 22:05 | 22:32 |
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| World Freight Terminal (on) | 06:55 | 07:55 | 08:15 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:15 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:15 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:15 | 18:55 | 20:15 | 20:41 | 22:15 | 22:41 |
| All Saints Church (o/s) | 07:00 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 10:20 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 12:20 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 14:20 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 16:20 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:20 | 19:00 | 20:20 | 20:46 | 22:20 | 22:46 |
| Altrincham Interchange (Stand B) | 07:11 | 08:11 | 08:30 | 09:11 | 10:11 | 10:30 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 12:30 | 13:11 | 14:11 | 14:30 | 15:11 | 16:11 | 16:30 | 17:11 | 18:11 | 18:30 | 19:11 | 20:30 | 20:55 | 22:30 | 22:55 |
Route map
All stops on route 288
288 towards Altrincham Interchange
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand J) Manchester Airport
- Sydney Avenue (nr) Manchester Airport
- Hasty Lane (opp) Manchester Airport
- World Freight Terminal (on) Manchester Airport
- World Freight Terminal (on) Manchester Airport
- High Elm Road (nr) Warburton Green
- Rydal Drive (opp) Hale Barns
- All Saints Church (o/s) Hale Barns
- St Ambrose (o/s) Hale Barns
- Broadway (nr) Hale Barns
- Delahays Road (opp) Hale
- Westminster Road (opp) Hale
- Cemetery (o/s) Hale
- Graysands Road (opp) Hale
- Broomfield Lane (nr) Hale
- Beech Road (opp) Hale
- Baptist Church (o/s) Altrincham
- Peter Street (opp) Altrincham
- Altrincham Hospital (opp) Altrincham
- Altrincham Interchange (Stand B) Altrincham
288 towards Manchester Airport The Station
- Altrincham Interchange (Stand B) Altrincham
- Peter Street (adj) Altrincham
- Railway Bridge (at) Altrincham
- Beech Road (nr) Hale
- Queens Road (nr) Hale
- Graysands Road (nr) Hale
- Cemetery (opp) Hale
- Grange Avenue (nr) Hale
- Delahays Road (nr) Hale
- Carlton Road (nr) Hale Barns
- St Ambrose (opp) Hale Barns
- All Saints Church (opp) Hale Barns
- Rydal Drive (nr) Hale Barns
- High Elm Road (opp) Warburton Green
- World Freight Terminal (on) Manchester Airport
- World Freight Terminal (on) Manchester Airport
- Hasty Lane (nr) Manchester Airport
- Sydney Avenue (opp) Manchester Airport
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand J) Manchester Airport
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 288 bus?
The first 288 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 288 bus?
The last 288 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 288 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bee Network day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 288 bus?
The 288 is operated by Bee Network.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.