205
Piccadilly Gardens – Windermere Avenue
via Gorton, West Gorton
Bee Network First 05:07 Last 23:35Every day
Route 205 runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Windermere Avenue via Gorton, West Gorton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Piccadilly Gardens | Towards Windermere Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Windermere Avenue | 20516:4217:1217:42and more | 20517:0217:0617:32and more |
| Gorton Post Office | 20516:5617:2617:56and more | 20516:4816:5017:18and more |
| St Benedict's Square | 20517:0617:3517:36and more | 205Due16:4017:09and more |
| Travis Street | 20516:4517:1517:44and more | 20517:0017:0117:30and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Windermere Avenue
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly · Manchester City Centre05:32
- 2Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station · Manchester City Centre05:33
- 3Travis Street · Manchester City Centre05:33
- 4Ardwick Green Park · Ardwick05:35
- 5Apollo · Ardwick05:36
- 6The Manchester College · Ardwick05:37
- 7Hyde Road Bus Depot · Ardwick05:38
- 8Bennett Street · Ardwick05:38
Frequently asked questions about the 205
- What time is the first and last 205 bus?
- The first 205 of the day departs at 05:07 and the last one departs at 23:35. 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 205 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 205 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 205 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 205 takes about 27 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Windermere Avenue, running via Gorton and West Gorton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 205 bus?
- The 205 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.