Bus - 42A

42A Line

Piccadilly Gardens

Stagecoach Manchester

Stagecoach Manchester 42A Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 42A bus (Piccadilly Gardens) has 59 stops departing from Thornley Lane and ending at Piccadilly Gardens.

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

Direction: Piccadilly Gardens (59 stops)

  • Thornley Lane

  • Oswald Street

  • Ashbrook Lane (Stop B)

  • Spey House

  • Longford Road

  • Mill Lane

  • Reddish Library

  • Sykes Street

  • Houldsworth Square (Stop B)

  • Sylvia Grove

  • Houldsworth Street

  • Broadstone Mill

  • Briarfield Road

  • Broadstone Hall Road

  • Appleton Road

  • George & Dragon

  • Wellington Road North (Stop C)

  • Heaton Chapel Station (Stop F)

  • Shaw Road

  • Cliff Grove

  • Moor Top

  • Moorside Road

  • Thornfield Park

  • Mauldeth Road (Stop B)

  • Crown Inn

  • Grundy Street

  • Burnage Lane

  • East Didsbury Metrolink (Stop A)

  • Didsbury Cricket Club (Stop M)

  • Fletcher Moss

  • Beaver Road Junior School

  • Grange Lane

  • Didsbury Village (Stop C)

  • Didsbury Library (Stop A)

  • Belfield Road

  • Lapwing Lane

  • Westholme Road

  • Oak Road

  • Withington St Paul's (Stop C)

  • Withington Library (Stop B)

  • Derby Road

  • Granville Road

  • Friendship Inn (Stop E)

  • Cawdor Road

  • Langley Road

  • Grangethorpe Road

  • Platt Lane (Stop B)

  • Rusholme Centre (Stop G)

  • Dagenham Road (Stop K)

  • St Mary's (Stop B)

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary (Stop D)

  • University Of Manchester

  • University Shopping Centre (Stop C)

  • All Saints Park

  • Chester Street (Stop C)

  • Dickinson Street (Stop So)

  • Dickinson Street

  • Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)

  • Piccadilly Gardens

42A FAQ

  • What time does the 42A bus start operating?

    Services on the 42A bus start at 06:18 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42A bus stop working?

    Services on the 42A bus stop at 18:21 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42A bus arrive?

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

  • Is there a 42A bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 42A bus stop.

Stagecoach Manchester 42A bus Route Map - Piccadilly Gardens

42A bus Line Map
PDF Version: 42A timetable, stops and map42A - Piccadilly Gardens timetable

42A Bus Schedule

42A bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 06:18 - 18:21

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon06:18 - 18:2128 - 42
Tue06:18 - 18:2128 - 42
Wed06:18 - 18:2128 - 42
Thu06:18 - 18:2128 - 42
Fri06:18 - 18:2128 - 42
Sat09:45 - 18:2929 - 33
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

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42A line bus fare

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42A (Stagecoach Manchester)

The first stop of the 42A bus route is Thornley Lane and the last stop is Piccadilly Gardens. 42A (Piccadilly Gardens) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 42A has 59 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 62 minutes.

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42A - Alternative Directions

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