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231 Bus Times – Piccadilly Gardens ↔ Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre - Bus Stop Closure
Due to works taking, Stand D at Piccadilly Gardens will be suspended. Please board and alight services at Stop EM (Lever Street - The Hive) during this time.
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.
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.
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.
Tameside Remembrance Sunday
Due to a Remembrance event in Tameside, bus services maybe subjected to delays.
19:30
21 minAshton-under-Lyne .. 20:32MON-FRI · 35 services06:02 — 22:52
The 231 bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 65 stops. Drizzle and 11°C forecast for the next bus at 19:30. An umbrella will make the wait more comfortable.
Number 231 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreAncoatsHolt TownBeswickSportcityClaytonDroylsdenGreensideLittlemossDaisy NookTauntonWaterlooSmallshawHartsheadLily LanesHigher HurstHurst CrossHurstTameside General HospitalCockbrookAshton-under-Lyne
Where does the 231 bus stop?
The 231 serves 65 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Ancoats, Holt Town, Beswick, Sportcity, Clayton, Droylsden, Greenside, Littlemoss, Daisy Nook, Taunton, Waterloo, Smallshaw, Hartshead, Lily Lanes, Higher Hurst, Hurst Cross, Hurst, Tameside General Hospital, Cockbrook and Ashton-under-Lyne. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 231 run on weekends?
Yes, the 231 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 231?
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 231 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 231. 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 65 bus stops across 22 areas.