205
205 Bus Times – Manchester City Centre ↔ Dane Bank
Bennett Street, Gorton - Road Closure
Bennett Street will be closed between Whixall Avenue and Vaughan Street whilst resurfacing works take place. As a result, bus services will operate on diversion.
Bus Service Change - Summer Timetables
From 30 August, the normal timetable will be reintroduced at the end of the summer period.
Whitworth Street Stop B and Aytoun Street, City Centre - Bus Stop Closure
Due to works taking place, buses will not serve Whitworth Street Stop B and Aytoun Street SB1214.
11:32
3 minWindermere Avenue 12:0612:02
33 minWindermere Avenue 12:3612:32
63 minWindermere Avenue 13:0613:02
93 minWindermere Avenue 13:3613:32
123 minWindermere Avenue 14:0614:02
153 minWindermere Avenue 14:36SATURDAY · 26 services06:52 — 23:35
The 205 bus runs between Manchester City Centre and Dane Bank, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 32 stops.
Number 205 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Manchester City CentreArdwickWest GortonGortonDebdale ParkReddish BridgeDentonDane Bank
Where does the 205 bus stop?
The 205 serves 32 stops passing through Manchester City Centre, Ardwick, West Gorton, Gorton, Debdale Park, Reddish Bridge, Denton and Dane Bank. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 205 run on weekends?
Yes, the 205 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 205?
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 205 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 205. 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 SIRI-SX for disruption alerts · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: BNML, ABCD, BNVB, BNDB, BNGN, BNSM, BNFM
Valid from 19 Jul 2026 to 19 Jul 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 32 bus stops across 8 areas.