Bus 183 in Manchester links Laburnum Road and Royal Oldham Hospital. The route is 0.0 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) puts the full trip at about 22 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 183 |
| City | Manchester |
| Operator | Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) |
| Start → end | Laburnum Road → Royal Oldham Hospital |
| End → start | Royal Oldham Hospital → Laburnum Road |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 21 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 22 minutes |
| Trips per day | 12 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 58–62 · midday 60–63 |
| First / last trip from «Laburnum Road» | 07:00 / 18:03 |
| First / last trip from «Royal Oldham Hospital» | 07:32 / 18:30 |
| Fare | 2.00 £ (fare in effect since 5 January 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 183
Outbound: Laburnum Road → Royal Oldham Hospital
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes Lower Lime Road, Hollins Road, Frederick Street, Lee Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laburnum Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lower Lime Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | St Chads Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Acacia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Oak Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hollins Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Colenso Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Heron Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Grange Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Frederick Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Clarence Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Osborne Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Napier Street East | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Lee Street | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | John Street | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Oldham Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Belmont Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Coldhurst Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Featherstall Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Royal Oldham Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Royal Oldham Hospital → Laburnum Road
This direction has 21 stops. The route passes Featherstall Road North, John Street, Osborne Road, Chamber Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Oldham Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Featherstall Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Coldhurst Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Belmont Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Oldham Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | John Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Pembroke Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lee Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Coppice Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Osborne Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Windsor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Frederick Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Grange Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Chamber Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Merton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Hollins Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Oak Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Acacia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Limehurst School | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Lower Lime Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Laburnum Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the route runs 12 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Laburnum Road» | 07:00 — 18:03 | — — — |
| From «Royal Oldham Hospital» | 07:32 — 18:30 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 58–62 minutes, most often every 60; midday every 60–63 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 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 183 cost?
2.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 January 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Laburnum Road the first is at 07:00 and the last at 18:03. From Royal Oldham Hospital they are 07:32 and 18:30.
How long does the trip from Laburnum Road to Royal Oldham Hospital take?
About 22 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 21 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 183 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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)).