Bus - 42A

42A Line

Piccadilly Gardens

Stagecoach Manchester 42A Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

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

Choose any of the 42A stations 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 start operating?

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

  • What time does the 42A stop working?

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

  • What time does the 42A 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 42A line run on Spring Bank Holiday?

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

  • Is there a 42A station near me?

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Stagecoach Manchester 42A Line Map - Piccadilly Gardens

PDF Version: 42A timetable, stops and map

42A Schedule

42A line 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 fare

Stagecoach Manchester 42A (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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42A

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

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

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