42A
Millgate Lane – Thornley Lane
via Fallowfield, Heaton Mersey
Bee Network First 05:40 Last 23:15Every day
Route 42A runs between Millgate Lane and Thornley Lane via Fallowfield, Heaton Mersey. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Thornley Lane | Towards Piccadilly Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Piccadilly Gardens | No more today | 42A19:2619:27and more |
| Oak Road | No more today | No more today |
| Moor Top | 42A20:2421:2422:24and more | No more today |
| Thornley Lane | 42A20:3821:3822:38and more | No more today |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Thornley Lane
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens05:40
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre05:41
- 3Major Street · Manchester City Centre05:42
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre05:43
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre05:44
- 6Mancunian Way · Manchester City Centre05:45
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock05:46
- 8University Shopping Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock05:47
Frequently asked questions about the 42A
- What time is the first and last 42A bus?
- The first 42A of the day departs at 05:40 and the last one departs at 23:15. 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 42A bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 42A 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 42A bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 42A takes about 46 minutes between Millgate Lane and Thornley Lane, running via Fallowfield and Heaton Mersey. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 42A bus?
- The 42A 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.