288 Manchester to Altrincham via Hale Barns, Hale
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 06:15, last bus 22:32. 30 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 288? 5 other bus routes are numbered 288 elsewhere in the UK — see every 288 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:46 | 07:46 | 08:46 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 15:46 | 16:46 | 17:46 | 18:46 | 20:32 | 22:32 |
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| Manchester Airport The Station (Stand J) | 06:46 | 07:46 | 08:46 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 15:46 | 16:46 | 17:46 | 18:46 | 20:32 | 22:32 |
| World Freight Terminal (on) | 06:55 | 07:55 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 | 20:41 | 22:41 |
| All Saints Church (o/s) | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:46 | 22:46 |
| Altrincham Interchange (Stand B) | 07:11 | 08:11 | 09:11 | 10:11 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 14:11 | 15:11 | 16:11 | 17:11 | 18:11 | 19:11 | 20:55 | 22:55 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bee Network before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 288
288 towards Altrincham
All 20 stops
- 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
All 19 stops
- 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 Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.