85
Piccadilly Gardens – Chorlton Bus Station
via Hulme, Alexandra Park
Bee Network First 00:12 Last 23:42Every day
Route 85 runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Chorlton Bus Station via Hulme, Alexandra Park. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Chorlton Bus Station | Towards Piccadilly Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Piccadilly Gardens | 8506:2406:5407:24and more | 8506:0406:3406:36and more |
| Hulme High Street Retail Park | 8506:3606:3707:07and more | 8505:5306:2306:24and more |
| Brantingham Road | 8506:4206:4407:14and more | 8505:4706:1706:47and more |
| Chorlton Bus Station | 8506:5006:5207:23and more | 8505:3906:0906:39and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Chorlton Bus Station
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens06:24
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre06:25
- 3Hart Street · Manchester City Centre06:26
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre06:27
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre06:28
- 6Oxford House · Manchester City Centre06:29
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock06:30
- 8Royal Northern College of Music · Chorlton upon Medlock06:32
Frequently asked questions about the 85
- What time is the first and last 85 bus?
- The first 85 of the day departs at 00:12 and the last one departs at 23:42. 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 85 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 85 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 85 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 85 takes about 26 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Chorlton Bus Station, running via Hulme and Alexandra Park. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 85 bus?
- The 85 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.