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163

Piccadilly Gardens – Bury Interchange

via Alkrington, Heywood

Bee Network First 04:29 Last 23:53Every day

Route 163 runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Bury Interchange via Alkrington, Heywood. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Piccadilly GardensTowards Bury Interchange
Bury Interchange16321:4322:1322:43and more16321:5922:2622:56and more
Hardfield Street16321:3322:0322:33and more16321:4122:0922:39and more
Hall Drive16321:5222:2222:52and more16321:4622:1622:45and more
Piccadilly Gardens16321:4122:1122:41and more16321:5322:2322:53and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Bury Interchange

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens06:12
  2. 2The Unicorn · Manchester City Centre06:13
  3. 3Hanover Street · Shudehill06:14
  4. 4Marshall Street · Newtown06:15
  5. 5Clive Street · Newtown06:15
  6. 6Peary Street · Newtown06:16
  7. 7Livesey Street · Newtown06:17
  8. 8Osborne Street · Newtown06:18

Frequently asked questions about the 163

What time is the first and last 163 bus?
The first 163 of the day departs at 04:29 and the last one departs at 23:53. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
Does the 163 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 163 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
How long does the 163 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 163 takes about 52 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Bury Interchange, running via Alkrington and Heywood. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 163 bus?
The 163 is operated by Bee Network. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.

Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.