163
Piccadilly Gardens ↔ Bury Bus Times
06:12
61 minBury Interchange 07:1806:42
91 minBury Interchange 07:4807:12
121 minBury Interchange 08:1807:35
144 minBury Interchange 09:0807:55
164 minBury Interchange 09:0808:15
184 minBury Interchange 09:33SATURDAY · 71 services06:12 — 23:53
The 163 bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Bury, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 81 stops. Looking like 13°C and clear for the next bus at 06:12. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 163 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreShudehillNewtownCollyhurstQueens ParkHarpurheyBlackleyHigher BlackleyAlkringtonMiddletonLangleyHollinsHopwoodHeywoodDarn HillHeap BridgeOpenshaw ParkBury
Where does the 163 bus stop?
The 163 serves 81 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Shudehill, Newtown, Collyhurst, Queens Park, Harpurhey, Blackley, Higher Blackley, Alkrington, Middleton, Langley, Hollins, Hopwood, Heywood, Darn Hill, Heap Bridge, Openshaw Park and Bury. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 163 run on weekends?
Yes, the 163 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 163?
Subsidised fares for children, older people and disabled people. Discounted and free travel available for young people, older people, disabled people and care leavers.
Does the 163 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 163. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Transport for Greater Manchester to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: BNML, ABCD, BNVB, BNDB, BNGN, BNSM, BNFM
Valid from 25 Jan 2026 to 12 Apr 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 81 bus stops across 19 areas.