Bus 197 in Manchester links Chorlton Street Coach Station and Stockport Interchange. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) puts the full trip at about 55 minutes. On a weekday it runs 42 trips in one direction, and 14 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 197 |
| City | Manchester |
| Operator | Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) |
| Start → end | Chorlton Street Coach Station → Stockport Interchange |
| End → start | Stockport Interchange → Chorlton Street Coach Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 43 / 41 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 55 minutes |
| Trips per day | 42 on weekdays, 14 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–30 · midday 20 · weekend 60 |
| First / last trip from «Chorlton Street Coach Station» | 06:26 / 23:01 |
| First / last trip from «Stockport Interchange» | 05:35 / 22:15 |
| Fare | 2.00 £ (fare in effect since 5 January 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 197
Outbound: Chorlton Street Coach Station → Stockport Interchange
This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Hart Street, Winterford Avenue, Levenshulme Station, Crown Green Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chorlton Street Coach Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hart Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Palace Theatre | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Oxford Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mancunian Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Aquatics Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | University Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | University of Manchester | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Manchester Royal Infirmary | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Legh Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lincoln Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Winterford Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Grindlow Street | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Richmond Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Clarence Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Longsight Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Slade Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | East Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Longden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Portville Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Carrill Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Levenshulme Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Albert Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Scarisbrick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Burnage Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Acacias School | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Crossley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Mauldeth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Burnage Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | St Bernard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Burnage Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Crown Green Close | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Leegate Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Tithe Barn School | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Gladstone Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Heaton Moor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Moor Top | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Barnes Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Langham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Norris Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Green Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Georges Road | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Stockport Interchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Stockport Interchange → Chorlton Street Coach Station
This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Georges Road, Crown Green Close, Slade Lane, Richmond Grove. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport Interchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Georges Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Norris Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Langham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bankhall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Moor Top | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Heaton Moor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Gladstone Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Tithe Barn School | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kingsleigh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Crown Green Close | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Burnage Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Burnage Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Mauldeth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Crossley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Acacias School | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Cringle Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Scarisbrick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Albert Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Slade Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Levenshulme Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Carrill Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Woodfold Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Longden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | East Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Slade Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Longsight Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Clarence Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Richmond Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | St Joseph’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Winterford Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Lincoln Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Hyde Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Manchester Royal Infirmary | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | University of Manchester | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | University Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Manchester Metropolitan University | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Chester Street | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Dickinson Street | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Dickinson Street | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Chorlton Street Coach Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the route runs 42 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 14 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Chorlton Street Coach Station» | 06:26 — 23:01 | 09:02 — 22:02 |
| From «Stockport Interchange» | 05:35 — 22:15 | 08:15 — 21:15 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–30 minutes, most often every 23; midday every 20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–20; on weekends every 60 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 2.00 £ — fare in effect since 5 January 2025. The same fare applies to buses in Greater Manchester.
A single bus journey costs £2.00. It is a hopper fare: unlimited bus journeys across the Bee Network within one hour of the first tap cost nothing extra. A day ticket is £5.00. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Transfers within the hopper hour are free across all Bee Network buses.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 197 cost?
2.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 January 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Chorlton Street Coach Station the first is at 06:26 and the last at 23:01. From Stockport Interchange they are 05:35 and 22:15.
How long does the trip from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Stockport Interchange take?
About 55 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
43 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 197 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 14 trips in one direction, running from Chorlton Street Coach Station between 09:02 and 22:02.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Manchester buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Fares — Transport for Greater Manchester. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).