Bus - 256

256 Line

Piccadilly Gardens

Stagecoach Manchester 256 Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 256 (Piccadilly Gardens) has 43 stations departing from Towns Gate and ending at Piccadilly Gardens.

Choose any of the 256 stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Piccadilly Gardens (43 stops)

  • Towns Gate

  • Woodsend Crescent Road

  • Irlam Road

  • Woodbridge Road

  • Lawrence Road

  • Mardale Avenue

  • Brook Road

  • Trafford General Hospital (Stop A)

  • Hall Farm Avenue

  • Balmain Road

  • Cornhill Road

  • Davyhulme Circle (Stop B)

  • Exeter Road

  • Hartford Road

  • Moss Vale Hotel

  • Lostock Circle

  • Old Hall Road

  • Lostock Shops

  • Chatsworth Road

  • The Melville

  • Sevenways

  • Moss Park Road

  • Stothard Road

  • Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)

  • Sydney Street

  • Davyhulme Road East

  • Thomas Street

  • Taylors Road

  • Greatstone Road

  • Warwick Road

  • Trafford Bar

  • Nuttall Street

  • Malvern Street

  • Shawgreen Close

  • Stretford Road

  • Mallow Street

  • Hulme Park

  • Royce Road

  • Home

  • Bridgewater Hall (Stop St)

  • Dickinson Street (Stop So)

  • Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)

  • Piccadilly Gardens

256 FAQ

  • What time does the 256 start operating?

    Services on the 256 start at 04:42 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 256 stop working?

    Services on the 256 stop at 23:34 on Sunday.

  • What time does the 256 arrive?

    When does the Piccadilly Gardens line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Piccadilly Gardens line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Stagecoach Manchester 256 line run on Early May Bank Holiday?

    The 256 's operating hours on Early May Bank Holiday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 256 station near me?

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Stagecoach Manchester 256 Line Map - Piccadilly Gardens

PDF Version: 256 timetable, stops and map

256 Schedule

256 line operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 04:42-23:35

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon04:42-23:3520-30
Tue04:42-23:3520-30
Wed04:42-23:3520-30
Thu04:42-23:3520-30
Fri04:42-23:3520-30
Sat05:21-23:3520-40
Sun06:53-23:3430-60
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Stagecoach Manchester Service Alerts

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256 line fare

Stagecoach Manchester 256 (Piccadilly Gardens) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Stagecoach Manchester tickets costs please check the Moovit app or ’s official website.

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256

The first stop of the 256 route is Towns Gate and the last stop is Piccadilly Gardens. 256 (Piccadilly Gardens) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 256 has 43 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 minutes.

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