51 Didsbury to MediaCityUK via Manchester, Salford
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:17, last bus 08:19. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 51? 49 other bus routes are numbered 51 elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:17 | 07:27 | 07:37 | 07:47 | 07:57 | 08:07 | 08:19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood (Stop G) | 07:17 | 07:27 | 07:37 | 07:47 | 07:57 | 08:07 | 08:19 |
| Moseley Road (Stop E) | 07:31 | 07:41 | 07:51 | 08:01 | 08:11 | 08:21 | 08:33 |
| Brunswick Street (opp) | 07:52 | 08:02 | 08:12 | 08:22 | 08:32 | 08:42 | 08:54 |
| St Peter's Square (Stop SD) | 08:04 | 08:14 | 08:24 | 08:34 | 08:44 | 08:54 | 09:06 |
| Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop B) | 08:18 | 08:28 | 08:38 | 08:48 | 08:58 | 09:08 | 09:18 |
| MediaCityUK (nr) | 08:29 | 08:39 | 08:49 | 08:59 | 09:09 | 09:19 | 09:29 |
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, 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 51
51 towards MediaCityUK
All 39 stops
- Parrs Wood (Stop G) East Didsbury
- East Didsbury Metrolink Stop (Stop D) East Didsbury
- School Lane (cnr) Burnage
- Homestead Crescent (nr) Burnage
- Fog Lane (Stop E) Burnage
- Barcicroft Road (opp) Burnage
- Green End Road (opp) Burnage
- Briarfield Road (nr) Burnage
- Mauldeth Road (Stop C) Burnage
- Grangethorpe Drive (opp) Ladybarn
- Moseley Road (Stop E) Birchfields
- Fallowfield Shopping Centre (Stop A) Birchfields
- Lytham Road (opp) Birchfields
- Old Hall Lane (adj) Birchfields
- Telfer Road (nr) Birchfields
- Birch Hall Lane (nr) Birchfields
- Dickenson Road (Stop D) Rusholme
- Dickenson Road (Stop B) Rusholme
- Denison Road (nr) Rusholme
- Daisy Bank Road (opp) Rusholme
- Hathersage Road (Stop N) Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Swinton Grove (Stop L) Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Grafton Street (Stop J) Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Brunswick Street (opp) Brunswick
- Booth Street East (nr) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Manchester Metropolitan University (adj) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Chester Street (Stop C) Manchester City Centre
- Dickinson Street (Stop SO) Manchester City Centre
- Dickinson Street (nr) Manchester City Centre
- St Peter's Square (Stop SD) Manchester City Centre
- Ridgefield (Stop WX) Manchester City Centre
- Manchester Crown Court (Stop WW) Manchester City Centre
- Salford Central Rail Station (Stop WY) Salford
- Salford Cathedral (nr) Salford
- Oldfield Road (adj) Salford University
- University of Salford (opp) Salford University
- Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop B) Salford
- Harbour City Metrolink Stop (Stop B) Salford Quays
- MediaCityUK (nr) MediaCityUK
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:17 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51 bus?
The last 51 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:19. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 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 51 bus?
The 51 is operated by Bee Network.
Timetable data from Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Bee Network last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 9 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.