Bus 79 in Manchester links Salford Shopping Centre and Stretford Mall. The route is 0.0 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 15 trips in one direction, and 6 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 79 |
| City | Manchester |
| Operator | Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) |
| Start → end | Salford Shopping Centre → Stretford Mall |
| End → start | Stretford Mall → Salford Shopping Centre |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 32 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 43 minutes |
| Trips per day | 15 on weekdays, 6 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 60–74 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Salford Shopping Centre» | 06:39 / 22:06 |
| First / last trip from «Stretford Mall» | 07:30 / 22:44 |
| Fare | 2.00 £ (fare in effect since 5 January 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 79
Outbound: Salford Shopping Centre → Stretford Mall
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Wall Street, Robert Hall Street, MediaCityUK, Old Trafford Cricket Ground. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Fitzwarren Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Port Soderick Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Phoebe Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Comus Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Regent Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Robert Hall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Welcome Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Ordsall District Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | West Craven Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Phoebe Street | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Oasis Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Harbour City Metrolink Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | MediaCityUK | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Huron Basin | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Winnipeg Quay | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Ontario Basin | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Merchants Quay | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Exchange Quay | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | White City | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Trafford College | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Gorse Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Talbot Court | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Haig Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Garden Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Moss Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Derbyshire Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Stothard Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Stretford Mall | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Stretford Mall → Salford Shopping Centre
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Stretford Public Hall, White City, MediaCityUK, Robert Hall Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stretford Mall | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stretford Public Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Sydney Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Davyhulme Road East | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Talbot Court | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Gorse Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Trafford College | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | White City | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Clippers Quay | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Merchants Quay | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Ontario Basin | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Central Bay | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | The Lowry | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | MediaCityUK | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Harbour City Metrolink Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Oasis Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Primrose Hill Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ordsall District Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Welcome Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Robert Hall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Regent Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Gloucester Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Comus Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Phoebe Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Sedan Close | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Port Soderick Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Amersham Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Wall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Salford Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the route runs 15 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 6 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Salford Shopping Centre» | 06:39 — 22:06 | 09:39 — 19:39 |
| From «Stretford Mall» | 07:30 — 22:44 | 10:15 — 20:15 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60–74 minutes, most often every 66; midday every 60 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 50–60.
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 79 cost?
2.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 January 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Salford Shopping Centre the first is at 06:39 and the last at 22:06. From Stretford Mall they are 07:30 and 22:44.
How long does the trip from Salford Shopping Centre to Stretford Mall take?
About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
32 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 79 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 6 trips in one direction, running from Salford Shopping Centre between 09:39 and 19:39.
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)).