717 Higher Blackley to Strangeways via Bowker Vale, Cheetham Hill

Operated by Bee Network. First bus 07:47, last bus 15:05. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Strangeways from Our Lady's High School (o/s): tomorrow 15:05

Next towards Higher Blackley from Cheetwood Primary School (Stop E): tomorrow 07:47

Wanted a different 717? 4 other bus routes are numbered 717 elsewhere in the UK — see every 717 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Strangeways, Hodgson Street · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:05
Our Lady's High School (o/s) 15:05
Victoria Avenue (nr) 15:11
Copthall Lane (Stop L) 15:17
Hightown Post Office (opp) 15:21
Hodgson Street (Stop F) 15:26

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Bee Network whether this route takes part. Details →

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, 29 December, 30 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 717

717 towards Strangeways

All 26 stops
  1. Our Lady's High School (o/s) Higher Blackley
  2. Hill Lane (nr) Higher Blackley
  3. Cecil Road (nr) Higher Blackley
  4. Plant Hill Road (nr) Higher Blackley
  5. Higher Blackley Community Centre (o/s) Higher Blackley
  6. Tweedle Hill Road (nr) Higher Blackley
  7. Broomhall Road (nr) Higher Blackley
  8. Caldecott Road (opp) Higher Blackley
  9. Glenbrook Road (opp) Higher Blackley
  10. Victoria Avenue (nr) Higher Blackley
  11. Sheepfoot Lane (opp) Higher Blackley
  12. Blackley New Road (adj) Bowker Vale
  13. Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop (Stop B) Bowker Vale
  14. Wilton Road (nr) Crumpsall Green
  15. Ardern Road (nr) Crumpsall Green
  16. Catherine Road (Stop D) Cheetham Hill
  17. George Street North (Stop H) Cheetham Hill
  18. Copthall Lane (Stop L) Cheetham Hill
  19. Woodlands Street (nr) Cheetham Hill
  20. Beckenham Road (nr) Cheetham Hill
  21. Hightown Post Office (opp) Cheetham Hill
  22. Brentfield Avenue (nr) Cheetham Hill
  23. Alderglen Road (nr) Cheetham Hill
  24. Barrow Hill Road (opp) Strangeways
  25. Elvate Crescent (opp) Strangeways
  26. Hodgson Street (Stop F) Strangeways

717 towards Higher Blackley

All 26 stops
  1. Cheetwood Primary School (Stop E) Strangeways
  2. Elvate Crescent (nr) Strangeways
  3. Barrow Hill Road (nr) Strangeways
  4. Alderglen Road (adj) Cheetham Hill
  5. Brentfield Avenue (opp) Cheetham Hill
  6. Hightown Post Office (o/s) Cheetham Hill
  7. Woodlands Street (opp) Cheetham Hill
  8. Copthall Lane (nr) Cheetham Hill
  9. Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre (Stop J) Cheetham Hill
  10. George Street North (Stop G) Cheetham Hill
  11. Catherine Road (Stop C) Cheetham Hill
  12. Ardern Road (opp) Crumpsall Green
  13. Wilton Road (opp) Crumpsall Green
  14. Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop (Stop A) Bowker Vale
  15. Blackley New Road (nr) Bowker Vale
  16. Sheepfoot Lane (adj) Higher Blackley
  17. Victoria Avenue (opp) Higher Blackley
  18. Glenbrook Road (nr) Higher Blackley
  19. Caldecott Road (nr) Higher Blackley
  20. Broomhall Road (opp) Higher Blackley
  21. Tweedle Hill Road (opp) Higher Blackley
  22. Higher Blackley Community Centre (opp) Higher Blackley
  23. Plant Hill Road (opp) Higher Blackley
  24. Cecil Road (opp) Higher Blackley
  25. Chain Road (NW-bound) Higher Blackley
  26. Our Lady's High School (o/s) Higher Blackley

Towns & areas on this route

Higher BlackleyCheetham HillStrangewaysBowker ValeCrumpsall Green

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 717 bus?

The first 717 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:47 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 717 bus?

The last 717 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 717 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 717 bus?

The 717 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.