42C
Piccadilly Gardens ↔ Handforth Dean Bus Times
07:54
164 minShopping Centre 08:5308:54
224 minShopping Centre 09:5809:54
284 minShopping Centre 10:5810:54
344 minShopping Centre 11:5811:54
404 minShopping Centre 12:5812:54
464 minShopping Centre 13:58SATURDAY · 11 services07:54 — 17:54
The 42C bus runs between Piccadilly Gardens and Handforth Dean, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 60 stops. Looking like 13°C and clear for the next bus at 07:54. Pleasant enough for the wait.
42C Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Piccadilly GardensManchester City CentreChorlton upon MedlockManchester Royal InfirmaryRusholmeOwens ParkFallowfieldWithingtonThe ChristieDidsburyEast DidsburyCheadleHeald GreenStanley GreenHandforth Dean
Where does the 42C bus stop?
The 42C serves 60 stops passing through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre, Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Rusholme, Owens Park, Fallowfield, Withington, The Christie, Didsbury, East Didsbury, Cheadle, Heald Green, Stanley Green and Handforth Dean. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 42C run on weekends?
Yes, the 42C runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 42C?
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 42C run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 42C. 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 60 bus stops across 15 areas.