53
Cheetham Hill ↔ Pendleton Bus Times
05:15
5 minSalford Shopping C.. 06:3406:00
50 minSalford Shopping C.. 07:1906:45
95 minSalford Shopping C.. 08:0407:15
125 minSalford Shopping C.. 08:3407:45
155 minSalford Shopping C.. 09:0508:15
185 minSalford Shopping C.. 09:39SATURDAY · 31 services05:15 — 23:10
The 53 bus runs between Cheetham Hill and Pendleton, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 85 stops. Looking like 12°C and clear for the next bus at 05:15. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 53 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
Cheetham HillHigher CrumpsallBlackleyHarpurheyQueens ParkMonsallCollyhurstMiles PlattingSportcityBeswickAshburysWest GortonGortonBelle VueLongsightRusholmeManchester Royal InfirmaryChorlton upon MedlockHulmeSt GeorgesOld TraffordTrafford BarSalford QuaysThe LowryMediaCityUKOrdsallNew WindsorPendleton
Where does the 53 bus stop?
The 53 serves 85 stops passing through Cheetham Hill, Higher Crumpsall, Blackley, Harpurhey, Queens Park, Monsall, Collyhurst, Miles Platting, Sportcity, Beswick, Ashburys, West Gorton, Gorton, Belle Vue, Longsight, Rusholme, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Chorlton upon Medlock, Hulme, St Georges, Old Trafford, Trafford Bar, Salford Quays, The Lowry, MediaCityUK, Ordsall, New Windsor and Pendleton. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 53 run on weekends?
Yes, the 53 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 53?
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 53 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 53. 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 23 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 85 bus stops across 28 areas.