Bus 50 in Manchester links MediaCityUK and Parrs Wood. The route is 0.0 km long with 49 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) puts the full trip at about 62 minutes. On a weekday it runs 88 trips in one direction, and 55 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 50 |
| City | Manchester |
| Operator | Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) |
| Start → end | MediaCityUK → Parrs Wood |
| End → start | Parrs Wood → MediaCityUK |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 49 / 48 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 62 minutes |
| Trips per day | 88 on weekdays, 55 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12 · midday 12 · weekend 15–30 |
| First / last trip from «MediaCityUK» | 00:10 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Parrs Wood» | 00:10 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 2.00 £ (fare in effect since 5 January 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 50
Outbound: MediaCityUK → Parrs Wood
This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Harbour City Metrolink Stop, Frederick Road, Charles Street, Telfer Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MediaCityUK | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Harbour City Metrolink Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Ohio Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Michigan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Dakota Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Montford Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Eccles New Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Eccles New Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Langworthy Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Wall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Salford Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Pendleton Church | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Frederick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Salford Crescent Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | University of Salford | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Oldfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Salford Cathedral | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Salford Central Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Deansgate | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | St James Square | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Manchester Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | St Peter’s Square | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hart Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Charles Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Grosvenor Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Booth Street East | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Brunswick Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Grafton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Swinton Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Hathersage Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Daisy Bank Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Denison Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Upper Kent Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Birchfields Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Telfer Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Old Hall Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Lytham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Fallowfield Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Moseley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Grangethorpe Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Mauldeth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Briarfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Green End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Barcicroft Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Fog Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Homestead Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | School Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | East Didsbury Metrolink Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Parrs Wood | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Parrs Wood → MediaCityUK
This direction has 48 stops. The route passes East Didsbury Metrolink Stop, Lytham Road, Brunswick Street, Oldfield Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parrs Wood | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | East Didsbury Metrolink Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | School Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Homestead Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Fog Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Barcicroft Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Green End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Briarfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Mauldeth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Grangethorpe Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Moseley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Fallowfield Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Lytham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Old Hall Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Telfer Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Birch Hall Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Dickenson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Dickenson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Denison Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Daisy Bank Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hathersage Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Swinton Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Grafton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Brunswick Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Booth Street East | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Manchester Metropolitan University | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Chester Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Dickinson Street | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Dickinson Street | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | St Peter’s Square | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Ridgefield | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Manchester Crown Court | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Salford Central Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Salford Cathedral | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Oldfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | University of Salford | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Salford Crescent Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Frederick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Salford Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Wall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Liverpool Street | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Eccles New Road | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Carolina Way | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Kansas Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Michigan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Ohio Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Harbour City Metrolink Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | MediaCityUK | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the route runs 88 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 55 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «MediaCityUK» | 00:10 — 23:40 | 07:07 — 23:47 |
| From «Parrs Wood» | 00:10 — 23:40 | 06:07 — 23:20 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12 minutes; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 15–30 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 50 cost?
2.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 January 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From MediaCityUK the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:40. From Parrs Wood they are 00:10 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from MediaCityUK to Parrs Wood take?
About 62 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
49 outbound and 48 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 50 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 55 trips in one direction, running from MediaCityUK between 07:07 and 23:47.
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)).