12:05
DueBolton Interchange 13:3512:20
15 minBolton Interchange 13:5012:35
30 minBolton Interchange 14:0512:50
45 minBolton Interchange 14:1713:05
60 minBolton Interchange 14:3513:20
75 minBolton Interchange 14:50SATURDAY · 63 services00:55 — 23:55
The 36 bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Bolton, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 76 stops.
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreSalfordSalford UniversityWallnessPendletonIrlams o th HeightSwinton ParkLight Bourne GreenSwintonWardleyLinnyshawWhittle BrookWalkdenEngine FoldMadams WoodPeelLittle HultonNew BuryHarper GreenGreat LeverRose HillWillowsBolton
Where does the 36 bus stop?
The 36 serves 76 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Salford, Salford University, Wallness, Pendleton, Irlams o th Height, Swinton Park, Light Bourne Green, Swinton, Wardley, Linnyshaw, Whittle Brook, Walkden, Engine Fold, Madams Wood, Peel, Little Hulton, New Bury, Harper Green, Great Lever, Rose Hill, Willows and Bolton. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 36 run on weekends?
Yes, the 36 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 36?
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 36 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 36. 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 26 May 2026 to 30 Aug 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 76 bus stops across 24 areas.