52
The Trafford Centre ↔ Failsworth Bus Times
Droylsden Road, Manchester - Roadworks
Due to roadworks taking place on Droylsden Road, services are on diversion.
07:52
162 minTesco Failsworth 09:26SATURDAY · 61 services06:52 — 23:53
The 52 bus runs between The Trafford Centre and Failsworth, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester. This route has 102 stops. Looking like 14°C and clear for the next bus at 06:52. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 52 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Passes through:
The Trafford CentreDumplingtonBarton upon IrwellPatricroftEcclesWest One Retail ParkEllesmere ParkSalford Royal HospitalSeedleyPendletonBrindle HeathCharlestownLower BroughtonHigher BroughtonHightownMandley ParkCheetham HillHigher CrumpsallLower CrumpsallHarpurheyMostonNewton HeathFailsworth
Where does the 52 bus stop?
The 52 serves 102 stops passing through The Trafford Centre, Dumplington, Barton upon Irwell, Patricroft, Eccles, West One Retail Park, Ellesmere Park, Salford Royal Hospital, Seedley, Pendleton, Brindle Heath, Charlestown, Lower Broughton, Higher Broughton, Hightown, Mandley Park, Cheetham Hill, Higher Crumpsall, Lower Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Moston, Newton Heath and Failsworth. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 52 run on weekends?
Yes, the 52 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 52?
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 52 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 52. 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 23 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2031
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 102 bus stops across 23 areas.