171
Newton Heath ↔ East Didsbury Bus Times
09:20
249 minMillgate Lane 10:3610:20
309 minMillgate Lane 11:3611:20
369 minMillgate Lane 12:3612:20
429 minMillgate Lane 13:3613:20
489 minMillgate Lane 14:36SATURDAY · 11 services09:04 — 18:20
The 171 bus runs between Newton Heath and East Didsbury, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 68 stops. Grey skies and 15°C forecast for the next bus at 09:04. A coat will take the edge off while you wait.
Number 171 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Newton HeathClayton BridgeDroylsdenSunny Bank ParkClaytonOpenshawHigher OpenshawGortonRyder BrowBelle VueCrowcroft ParkLevenshulmeBirchfieldsBurnageLadybarnDidsburyEast Didsbury
Where does the 171 bus stop?
The 171 serves 68 stops passing through Newton Heath, Clayton Bridge, Droylsden, Sunny Bank Park, Clayton, Openshaw, Higher Openshaw, Gorton, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue, Crowcroft Park, Levenshulme, Birchfields, Burnage, Ladybarn, Didsbury and East Didsbury. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 171 run on weekends?
Yes, the 171 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 171?
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 171 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 171. 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 25 Jan 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 68 bus stops across 17 areas.