263
Piccadilly Gardens – Altrincham Interchange
via Old Trafford, Sale
Bee Network First 00:10 Last 23:41Every day
Route 263 runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Altrincham Interchange via Old Trafford, Sale. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Altrincham Interchange | Towards Piccadilly Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Piccadilly Gardens | 26316:0416:1116:24and more | 26316:1316:1716:28and more |
| Henry Street | 26316:0316:1816:25and more | 26316:0516:1716:23and more |
| Ashfield Road | 26316:1016:2416:27and more | 26316:1316:1416:29and more |
| Altrincham Interchange | 263Due16:0516:21and more | 26316:0716:1216:22and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Altrincham Interchange
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens05:41
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre05:42
- 3Major Street · Manchester City Centre05:42
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre05:43
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre05:44
- 6Oxford House · Manchester City Centre05:45
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock05:46
- 8Royal Northern College of Music · Chorlton upon Medlock05:47
Frequently asked questions about the 263
- What time is the first and last 263 bus?
- The first 263 of the day departs at 00:10 and the last one departs at 23:41. 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 263 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 263 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 263 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 263 takes about 42 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Altrincham Interchange, running via Old Trafford and Sale. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 263 bus?
- The 263 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.