87 Knutsford to Macclesfield via Broken Cross, Upton Priory
Operated by D & G Bus. Registered as running via Chelford. First bus 06:45, last bus 18:10. 22 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 87? 27 other bus routes are numbered 87 elsewhere in the UK — see every 87 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 | 08:57 | 09:47 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 17:15 | 18:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 2) | 07:30 | 08:57 | 09:47 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 17:15 | 18:10 |
| Radbroke Campus (o/s) | 07:40 | 09:06 | 09:56 | 11:06 | 12:06 | 13:06 | 14:06 | 15:06 | 16:06 | 17:30 | 18:19 |
| Dixon Drive (cnr) | 07:50 | 09:15 | 10:05 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:40 | 18:28 |
| General Hospital (E-bound) | 08:05 | 09:30 | 10:20 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 17:55 | 18:43 |
| Bus Station (Bay 7) | 08:15 | 09:40 | 10:30 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 18:05 | 18:53 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 87
Adult single £2.00 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Radbroke Campus / Over Peover | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.00 | Chelford | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Monks Heath / Henbury | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Broken Cross | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Macclesfield |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Knutsford.
Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with D & G Bus before you travel.
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 D & G Bus 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 87
87 towards Macclesfield
All 34 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 2) Knutsford
- Church Hill (cnr) Knutsford
- Grove Park (nr) Knutsford
- Fingerpost Farm (o/s) Toft
- Whipping Stocks Inn (opp) Over Peover
- Radbroke Campus (o/s) Over Peover
- Grotto Lane (cnr) Over Peover
- Ye Olde Parkgate Inn (o/s) Over Peover
- Peover Superior Primary School (o/s) Over Peover
- Dixon Drive (cnr) Chelford
- Shell Garage (nr) Chelford
- The Ivy House (o/s) Chelford
- Stubby Lane (cnr) Astle
- Crossroads (E-bound) Monks Heath
- Birtles Lane (cnr) Henbury
- Whirley Lane (cnr) Henbury
- Rough Heys Lane (cnr) Henbury
- Blacksmith's Arms PH (opp) Henbury
- Church Lane (cnr) Henbury
- The Cock PH (opp) Henbury
- Gorseyknoll (opp) Broken Cross
- Shops (by) Broken Cross
- Fallibroome Close (cnr) Broken Cross
- Home Farm Avenue (cnr) Upton Priory
- Pavilion Way (opp) Upton Priory
- The Whitfields (cnr) Macclesfield
- General Hospital (E-bound) Macclesfield
- Prestbury Road (cnr) Macclesfield
- Langford Street (opp) Macclesfield
- Bridge Street (cnr) Macclesfield
- Tesco (nr) Macclesfield
- Lord Street (opp) Macclesfield
- Railway Station (Stop A) Macclesfield
- Bus Station (Bay 7) Macclesfield
87 towards Knutsford
All 34 stops
- Bus Station (Bay 7) Macclesfield
- Lord Street (nr) Macclesfield
- Tesco (opp) Macclesfield
- King Edward Street (cnr) Macclesfield
- Westminster Street (nr) Macclesfield
- Great Queen Street (SW-bound) Macclesfield
- Prestbury Road (nr) Macclesfield
- General Hospital (o/s) Macclesfield
- The Whitfields (opp) Macclesfield
- Pavilion Way (cnr) Upton Priory
- Home Farm Avenue (opp) Upton Priory
- Fallibroome Close (opp) Broken Cross
- Shops (o/s) Broken Cross
- Gorseyknoll (o/s) Broken Cross
- The Cock PH (o/s) Henbury
- Church Lane (opp) Henbury
- Blacksmith's Arms PH (o/s) Henbury
- Rough Heys Lane (opp) Henbury
- Whirley Lane (opp) Henbury
- Birtles Lane (opp) Henbury
- Monks Heath Motors Ltd (opp) Monks Heath
- Stubby Lane (opp) Astle
- The Ivy House (opp) Chelford
- Shell Garage (cnr) Chelford
- Dixon Drive (opp) Chelford
- Peover Superior Primary School Over Peover
- Ye Olde Parkgate Inn (opp) Over Peover
- Grotto Lane (nr) Over Peover
- Radbroke Campus (o/s) Over Peover
- Whipping Stocks Inn (o/s) Over Peover
- Fingerpost Farm (opp) Toft
- Grove Park (opp) Knutsford
- St John's Avenue (cnr) Knutsford
- Bus Station (Stand 2) Knutsford
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 31 March 2025 MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVERY 60 MINUTES
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Cheshire East Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1090231/173 · Changes in Cheshire East Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 87 bus?
The first 87 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 87 bus?
The last 87 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 87 bus cost?
D & G Bus's published fares on the 87: adult single £2.00 to £3.00. The 87 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. D & G Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 87 bus?
The 87 is operated by D & G Bus.
Timetable data from D & G Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1090231/173. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.