248
Manchester Airport ↔ Eccles Bus Times
Brooklands Road, Sale - Bus Diversion
Due to temporary lights on Brooklands Road, bus services will divert between 7am - 10am and 4pm - 7pm.
09:53
19 minEccles Interchange 11:5010:53
79 minEccles Interchange 12:5011:53
139 minEccles Interchange 13:5012:53
199 minEccles Interchange 14:5013:53
259 minEccles Interchange 15:5014:53
319 minEccles Interchange 16:50SATURDAY · 15 services06:53 — 22:18
The 248 bus runs between Manchester Airport and Eccles, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 101 stops. Grey skies and 15°C forecast for the next bus at 09:53. A coat will take the edge off while you wait.
Number 248 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Manchester AirportWoodhouse ParkWythenshaweNewall GreenWythenshawe HospitalRoundthornBaguleyBrooklandsSale MoorSaleAshton upon MerseyCarringtonFlixtonUrmstonDavyhulmeCrofts BankThe Trafford CentreDumplingtonTrafford ParkEccles
Where does the 248 bus stop?
The 248 serves 101 stops passing through Manchester Airport, Woodhouse Park, Wythenshawe, Newall Green, Wythenshawe Hospital, Roundthorn, Baguley, Brooklands, Sale Moor, Sale, Ashton upon Mersey, Carrington, Flixton, Urmston, Davyhulme, Crofts Bank, The Trafford Centre, Dumplington, Trafford Park and Eccles. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 248 run on weekends?
Yes, the 248 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 248?
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 248 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 248. 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 02 Jan 2026 to 02 Jan 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 101 bus stops across 20 areas.