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Stagecoach Manchester 42 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 42 bus (East Didsbury) has 35 stops departing from Piccadilly Gardens and ending at Kingsway/Parrs Wood (F).

Choose any of the 42 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: East Didsbury (35 stops)

  • Piccadilly Gardens

  • Charlotte Street (Stop Cu)

  • Major Street (Stop Sl)

  • Palace Theatre

  • Oxford Road Station (Stop B)

  • Mancunian Way

  • Aquatics Centre

  • University Shopping Centre (Stop F)

  • University Of Manchester

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary (Stop F)

  • St Mary's (Stop U)

  • Dagenham Road (Stop H)

  • Rusholme Centre (Stop F)

  • Dickenson Road (Stop E)

  • Grangethorpe Road

  • Old Hall Lane

  • Owen's Park (Stop B)

  • Friendship Inn (Stop F)

  • Granville Road

  • Derby Road (Stop C)

  • Withington Library (Stop E)

  • Withington St Paul's (Stop D)

  • The Christie (Stop F)

  • Oak Road

  • Westholme Road

  • Lapwing Lane

  • Belfield Road

  • Didsbury Library (Stop B)

  • Didsbury Village (Stop E)

  • Grange Lane (Stop D)

  • Beaver Road Junior School

  • Fletcher Moss

  • Didsbury Cricket Club (Stop N)

  • East Didsbury Station (Stop J)

  • Kingsway/Parrs Wood (F)

42 FAQ

  • What time does the 42 bus start operating?

    Services on the 42 bus start at 05:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42 bus stop working?

    Services on the 42 bus stop at 19:24 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42 bus arrive?

    When does the East Didsbury Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the East Didsbury Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Stagecoach Manchester 42 bus line run on Early May Bank Holiday?

    The 42 bus's operating hours on Early May Bank Holiday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 42 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 42 bus stop.

Stagecoach Manchester 42 bus Route Map - East Didsbury

42 bus Line Map

42 bus Schedule

42 bus route operates on Tuesday to Friday. Regular schedule hours: 05:30 - 19:24

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
MonNot OperationalNot Operational
Tue05:30 - 19:2410
Wed05:30 - 19:2410
Thu05:30 - 19:2410
Fri05:30 - 19:2410
Sat19:00 - 19:3030
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

Stagecoach Manchester bus Service Alerts

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42 line bus fare

Stagecoach Manchester 42 (East Didsbury) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Stagecoach Manchester tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Stagecoach Manchester’s official website.

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42 (Stagecoach Manchester)

The first stop of the 42 bus route is Piccadilly Gardens and the last stop is Kingsway/Parrs Wood (F). 42 (East Didsbury) is operational during Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Additional information: 42 has 35 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 minutes.

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