Manchester Bus offers an extensive chain of transportation routes within the city and also to the nearby cities. The bus services in Manchester are controlled by various commercial operators. Most of the arrival and departure points of Manchester buses are GMPTE operated bus station.
Some of the main bus stations of Manchester are Piccadilly Gardens, Oxford Road, Albert Square, Sackville Street and many others. The bus timetable can be inquired at the phone number 0871 200 22 33 (GMPTE office) and also in the 'Bus Times Leaflet List' publication. The Greater Manchester bus routes connect each and every location within the city and some destinations even outside the city.
Chorlton Street Central Bus Station & National Express Coach Services are available from Lever Street GMPTE Bus Station. Their buses run from Chorlton Street Bus Station to places like Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Blackpool, Heathrow, Bradford, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool and Plymouth along with nearly 1200 national destinations. Some other major bus and coach companies in Manchester are as follows:
- ABC Executive Coach Hire Limited
- Bullock's Coaches
- A. Mayne & Son Limited
- Belle Vue (Manchester) Limited
- Bee Line Buzz Co. Ltd.
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- Droylsden Coaches
- Carousel Travel
- Eavesway Travel Limited
- Finglands Coachways Limited
- Ellen Smith Tours Limited
- G.M. Buses South Limited
- National Express
- Goodwins Coaches
Manchester Metroshuttle Free City Centre Buses have gained immense popularity over the years. This free service was launched in September 2002 in order to improve the transport system of Manchester city centre. There are two circular routes connecting all major rail stations, bus stops and the Metrolink tram stops. These bus services are available from Piccadilly Rail Station, Oxford Road, St Marys Gate, Victoria Rail Station and so on. The buses run from 10.00am to 6.00pm at every 5 to 10 minutes interval.
The bus services of Manchester also cater to the passengers heading for or returning from the Manchester Airport. The 43 bus route has been introduced for a round the clock service connecting the city centre and the airport. Another service runs between Piccadilly Station and the airport in every 30 minutes only during the day. Manchester Bus is one of the best means of transport within this British city, since it is much faster and cheaper than other means.
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