T1 Manchester circular via Salford, Trafford Park
Operated by TransporaBus. First bus 10:30, last bus 14:00. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
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| Stop | 10:50 | 12:20 | 14:20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Central Convention Complex (Stop SQ) | · | · | · |
| Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R) | 10:50 | 12:20 | 14:20 |
| Football Museum (o/s) | 10:55 | 12:25 | 14:25 |
| MediaCityUK (nr) | 11:15 | 12:45 | 14:45 |
| Sir Alex Ferguson Way (nr) | 11:25 | 12:55 | 14:55 |
| Museum of Science and Industry (o/s) | 11:35 | 13:05 | 15:05 |
| Manchester Central Convention Complex (Stop SQ) | 10:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 |
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.
Tickets on the T1
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Ticket types come from TransporaBus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2026-09-20. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for TransporaBus.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Sunday, 27 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route T1
T1 towards Manchester Central Convention Complex
All 12 stops
- Manchester Central Convention Complex (Stop SQ) Manchester City Centre
- Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R) Manchester City Centre
- Football Museum (o/s) Manchester City Centre
- Chapel Street (Stop NL) Manchester City Centre
- Salford Cathedral (opp) Salford
- University of Salford (opp) Salford University
- MediaCityUK (nr) MediaCityUK
- Merchants Quay (Stop D) Salford Quays
- Sir Alex Ferguson Way (nr) Old Trafford
- Imperial War Museum North (opp) Trafford Park
- Museum of Science and Industry (o/s) Castlefield
- Manchester Central Convention Complex (Stop SQ) Manchester City Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first T1 bus?
The first T1 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last T1 bus?
The last T1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the T1 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). TransporaBus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the T1 bus?
The T1 is operated by TransporaBus.
Timetable data from TransporaBus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). TransporaBus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 4 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.