86
Piccadilly Gardens – Ashfield Road
via Hulme, Chorlton
Bee Network First 00:04 Last 23:49Every day
Route 86 runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Ashfield Road via Hulme, Chorlton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Piccadilly Gardens | Towards Chorlton Bus Station |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Bus Station | No more today | 8620:3120:3220:46and more |
| College Road | 8620:2420:2520:39and more | 8620:2420:2520:39and more |
| Loreto College | 8620:3020:3120:45and more | 8620:3320:4821:02and more |
| Piccadilly Gardens | 8620:2920:3020:44and more | 8620:3420:4921:04and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Chorlton Bus Station
StopApprox. time
- 1Piccadilly Gardens · Piccadilly Gardens05:35
- 2Charlotte Street · Manchester City Centre05:36
- 3Hart Street · Manchester City Centre05:37
- 4Palace Theatre · Manchester City Centre05:38
- 5Oxford Road Station · Manchester City Centre05:39
- 6Oxford House · Manchester City Centre05:40
- 7Aquatics Centre · Chorlton upon Medlock05:41
- 8Royal Northern College of Music · Chorlton upon Medlock05:43
Frequently asked questions about the 86
- What time is the first and last 86 bus?
- The first 86 of the day departs at 00:04 and the last one departs at 23:49. 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 86 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 86 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 86 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 86 takes about 31 minutes between Piccadilly Gardens and Ashfield Road, running via Hulme and Chorlton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 86 bus?
- The 86 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.