250
Piccadilly Gardens – The Trafford Centre Bus Station
via Hulme, Trafford Park
Bee Network First 00:00 Last 23:50Every day
Route 250 runs between Piccadilly Gardens and The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Hulme, Trafford Park. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Piccadilly Gardens | Towards The Trafford Centre Bus Station |
|---|---|---|
| The Trafford Centre Bus Station | 25020:0320:1520:27and more | 25020:0820:1920:29and more |
| Westinghouse Road | 250Due20:1120:23and more | 25020:1020:2020:32and more |
| Erskine Street | 25020:0420:1620:26and more | 25020:0920:2120:33and more |
| Piccadilly Gardens | 25020:0820:1920:31and more | 25020:0720:1920:32and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards The Trafford Centre Bus Station
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens04:55
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre04:56
- 3Hart Street · Manchester City Centre04:57
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre04:58
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre04:59
- 6Oxford House · Manchester City Centre05:00
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock05:01
- 8Royal Northern College of Music · Chorlton upon Medlock05:03
Frequently asked questions about the 250
- What time is the first and last 250 bus?
- The first 250 of the day departs at 00:00 and the last one departs at 23:50. 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 250 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 250 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 250 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 250 takes about 35 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and The Trafford Centre Bus Station, running via Hulme and Trafford Park. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 250 bus?
- The 250 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.