Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester - Bus Stand Change
Due major Metrolink engineering works, bus service 263 will have a frequency uplift. To facilitate this service uplift and allow safe boarding for passengers, services will move to Stand G.
19:25
17 minAltrincham Interch.. 20:1619:50
42 minAltrincham Interch.. 20:3820:13
65 minAltrincham Interch.. 21:0020:41
93 minAltrincham Interch.. 21:2821:11
123 minAltrincham Interch.. 21:5822:11
183 minAltrincham Interch.. 22:58MON-FRI · 47 services00:11 — 23:11
The 263 bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Altrincham, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 49 stops. Drizzle and 11°C forecast for the next bus at 19:25. An umbrella will make the wait more comfortable.
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreChorlton upon MedlockHulmeSt GeorgesOld TraffordTrafford BarGorse HillStretfordSaleBroadheathNavigation RoadAltrincham
Where does the 263 bus stop?
The 263 serves 49 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Chorlton upon Medlock, Hulme, St Georges, Old Trafford, Trafford Bar, Gorse Hill, Stretford, Sale, Broadheath, Navigation Road and Altrincham. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 263 run on weekends?
Yes, the 263 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 263?
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 263 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 263. 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: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 49 bus stops across 13 areas.