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216 Bus Times – Piccadilly Gardens ↔ Stalybridge
Bus Service Change - 216
From 30 August, we’re making some changes to late night journeys, with buses running run through the night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be later evening journeys from both...
Manchester City Match - Bus Route Diversions
Due to Manchester City playing at the Etihad, services are operating on diversion from half time until the area clears after the end of the match.
SATURDAY · 79 services00:11 — 23:11
The 216 bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Stalybridge, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 43 stops.
Number 216 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreAncoatsNew IslingtonHolt TownBeswickSportcityClaytonDroylsdenFairfieldAudenshawAshton MossChester SquareAshton-under-LyneCockbrookStamford ParkStalybridge
Where does the 216 bus stop?
The 216 serves 43 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Ancoats, New Islington, Holt Town, Beswick, Sportcity, Clayton, Droylsden, Fairfield, Audenshaw, Ashton Moss, Chester Square, Ashton-under-Lyne, Cockbrook, Stamford Park and Stalybridge. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 216 run on weekends?
Yes, the 216 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 216?
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 216 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 216. 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 43 bus stops across 17 areas.