256
Piccadilly Gardens ↔ Flixton Bus Times
06:49
42 minTowns Gate 07:3207:34
87 minTowns Gate 08:1708:28
141 minTowns Gate 09:1308:58
171 minTowns Gate 09:4809:28
201 minTowns Gate 10:1809:58
231 minTowns Gate 10:48SATURDAY · 43 services00:30 — 23:50
The 256 bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Flixton, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 44 stops. Looking like 13°C and clear for the next bus at 06:49. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 256 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreHulmeSt GeorgesOld TraffordTrafford BarGorse HillStretfordHumphrey ParkLostockDavyhulmeTrafford General HospitalCalder BankWoodsend CircleFlixton
Where does the 256 bus stop?
The 256 serves 44 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Hulme, St Georges, Old Trafford, Trafford Bar, Gorse Hill, Stretford, Humphrey Park, Lostock, Davyhulme, Trafford General Hospital, Calder Bank, Woodsend Circle and Flixton. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 256 run on weekends?
Yes, the 256 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 256?
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 256 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 256. 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 22 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 44 bus stops across 15 areas.