288
Manchester Airport The Station – Altrincham Interchange
via Hale Barns, Hale
Bee Network First 06:15 Last 22:32Every day
Route 288 runs between Manchester Airport The Station and Altrincham Interchange via Hale Barns, Hale. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Altrincham Interchange | Towards Manchester Airport The Station |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport The Station | 28806:4607:4608:46and more | 28806:4007:4008:40and more |
| High Elm Road | 28806:5807:5808:58and more | 28806:2807:2808:28and more |
| Cemetery | 28807:0408:0409:04and more | 28806:2107:2108:21and more |
| Altrincham Interchange | 28807:1108:1109:11and more | 28806:1507:1508:15and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Altrincham Interchange
StopApprox. time
- 1Manchester Airport The Station · Manchester Airport06:46
- 2Sydney Avenue · Manchester Airport06:49
- 3Hasty Lane · Manchester Airport06:52
- 4World Freight Terminal · Manchester Airport06:54
- 5World Freight Terminal · Manchester Airport06:55
- 6High Elm Road · Warburton Green06:58
- 7Rydal Drive · Hale Barns06:59
- 8All Saints Church · Hale Barns07:00
Frequently asked questions about the 288
- What time is the first and last 288 bus?
- The first 288 of the day departs at 06:15 and the last one departs at 22:32. 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 288 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 288 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 288 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 288 takes about 25 minutes between Manchester Airport The Station and Altrincham Interchange, running via Hale Barns and Hale. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 288 bus?
- The 288 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.