42C
Piccadilly Gardens – Shopping Centre
via East Didsbury, Moss Side
Bee Network First 06:10 Last 19:35Monday to Saturday
Route 42C runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Shopping Centre via East Didsbury, Moss Side. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Piccadilly Gardens | Towards Shopping Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centre | 42C16:3517:3518:35and more | 42C16:0916:1817:09and more |
| Cheadle Old Station | 42C15:5515:5716:59and more | 42C15:4415:5216:44and more |
| The Christie | 42C16:1216:1517:15and more | 42C16:2716:3417:37and more |
| Piccadilly Gardens | 42C15:4315:4516:45and more | 42C15:5417:0418:02and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Shopping Centre
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens06:10
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre06:11
- 3Major Street · Manchester City Centre06:12
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre06:13
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre06:14
- 6Mancunian Way · Manchester City Centre06:15
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock06:16
- 8University Shopping Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock06:17
Frequently asked questions about the 42C
- What time is the first and last 42C bus?
- The first 42C of the day departs at 06:10 and the last one departs at 19:35. 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 42C bus run at weekends?
- The 42C runs on Saturdays but not on Sundays. Its published service days are: Monday to Saturday.
- How long does the 42C bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 42C takes about 61 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Shopping Centre, running via East Didsbury and Moss Side. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 42C bus?
- The 42C 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.