42B
Piccadilly Gardens – Davenport Arms
via Cheadle Hulme, Fallowfield
Bee Network First 05:34 Last 21:45Every day
Route 42B runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Davenport Arms via Cheadle Hulme, Fallowfield. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Piccadilly Gardens | Towards Davenport Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport Arms | 42B05:5806:4107:00and more | 42B07:0507:0607:59and more |
| Church Inn | 42B05:4006:1106:55and more | 42B06:5006:5107:42and more |
| Didsbury Library | 42B05:5906:3206:34and more | 42B06:2707:1607:58and more |
| Piccadilly Gardens | 42B06:2706:2807:05and more | 42B06:0006:4407:25and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Davenport Arms
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens06:00
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre06:01
- 3Major Street · Manchester City Centre06:02
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre06:03
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre06:04
- 6Mancunian Way · Manchester City Centre06:05
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock06:06
- 8University Shopping Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock06:07
Frequently asked questions about the 42B
- What time is the first and last 42B bus?
- The first 42B of the day departs at 05:34 and the last one departs at 21:45. 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 42B bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 42B 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 42B bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 42B takes about 54 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Davenport Arms, running via Cheadle Hulme and Fallowfield. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 42B bus?
- The 42B 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.