Below is a list of the stops on this shuttle bus route, along with the What 3 Words location. If you use What 3 Words, you can type in the three words for your stop below to see the precise location on a map.
Your bus stop should be easy to recognise, as it will feature the famous blue of Manchester City and will say ‘match day bus’ on it.
Stalybridge
- Stop name – Armentieres Square
- What 3 Words location – hosts.plays.shirt
Please note that the stop is the same for both the Etihad-bound trip and the return journey.
Dukinfield
Pre-match
- Stop name – Oxford Road/Foundry Street (side of the road towards the city centre)
- What 3 Words location - shade.kings.jukebox
Post-match
- Stop name - Oxford Road/Foundry Street (side of the road towards Stalybridge)
- What 3 Words location (Stalybridge-bound) - audio.desire.decent
Audenshaw
Pre-match
- Stop name – Stamford Road/Redwood Drive (side of the road towards the city centre)
- What 3 Words location - salad.smashes.enter
Post-match
- Stop name - Stamford Road/Redwood Drive (side of the road towards Stalybridge)
- What 3 Words location (Stalybridge-bound) - slim.obey.bossy
Etihad Stadium
- Stop name – Connell College/Alan Turing Way
- What 3 Words location - singer.herds.defend
Please note that the stop is the same for both the Etihad-bound trip and the return journey. This is your drop off and pick up point for the Etihad.
Buying a ticket
Buying your ticket is simple – all you need to do is get on board and purchase your ticket from the driver. Both cash and contactless payment via card or mobile device are accepted.
We do not offer tickets on an advanced purchase basis, and you will need to buy a ticket to travel. Don’t forget to keep your ticket safe in case you are asked to show it to a member of staff.
Fares
All stops on this route are located in Zone 1.
Tickets will be priced at £3 for a single or £6 for a return.
Older people and those with disabilities will be eligible to travel for free provided they are in possession of a National Concessionary Travel Pass.
There are no concessionary tickets (I.E. for those under 16) and no other tickets or passes will be accepted (I.E. AnyBus day/week/monthly tickets).
Pre-match
- Stalybridge - 13:10
- Dukinfield - 13:18
- Audenshaw - 13:33
- Etihad Stadium - 14:00
Post-match
- Etihad Stadium - Bus will depart 25 minutes after the final whistle
- Audenshaw - Approximately 30 minutes after departure
- Dukinfield - Approximately 45 minutes after departure
- Stalybridge - Approximately 50 minutes after departure
Pre-match
- Stalybridge - 15:40
- Dukinfield - 15:48
- Audenshaw - 16:03
- Etihad Stadium - 16:30
Post-match
- Etihad Stadium - Bus will depart 25 minutes after the final whistle
- Audenshaw - Approximately 30 minutes after departure
- Dukinfield - Approximately 45 minutes after departure
- Stalybridge - Approximately 50 minutes after departure
If you've got a query about the match day shuttle buses that hasn't been answered on this page, we've got you. We've put together some handy frequently asked questions to help you make the most of your match day shuttle bus experience.
Unsure where your bus is on match day? Lost your favourite cagoule on the bus? Whether it is on the day, before your trip or after you've left the bus, we are here to help.
On match day, you can tweet us @BeeNetwork with your query, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We are online from early doors right through to the evening every day.
If there was something that wasn't quite right with your journey, you can also let us know by email - drop us a line at matchdaybus@tfgm.com
Don't forget, you may be able to find the answer to your query in our FAQs - simply click the dedicated section above.
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Learn more about getting to Co-op Live
Travel included with Co-op Live tickets
Co-op Live ticket holders can travel on the tram and new city centre shuttle buses.
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Learn more about new Starling Bank Bikes
New sponsor: Starling Bank Bikes
We’re delighted to welcome Starling Bank on board as the new sponsors of our bike hire scheme.
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Rate your journey
Rate your journey
We want to hear your views to help us deliver a better Bee Network for Greater Manchester.
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Learn more about the Bee Network
Say yellow to the Bee Network
Buses in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester joined the Bee Network on 24 March.
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Find full details of the bus routes, ticket fares and timetables
Manchester City Matchday Buses
We've teamed up with Manchester City to launch a large-scale bus trial helping fans from across Greater Manchester and nearby areas to travel to and from the Etihad Stadium on a matchday.
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Find out about planned works on the tram
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
Visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works could affect your journeys.