8 Bolton to Manchester City Centre bus route

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Bus: 8

Bolton - Farnworth - Salford - Manchester City Centre

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Service changes

From: 29 January

Run by Diamond. Route changed to terminate at Market Street instead of Shudehill Interchange in Manchester city centre. Times will also change. New 8 timetable

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Find a ticket that suits your commute

We've got great value tram tickets - designed to suit you. Find your ticket today.
Visit our commuter page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink

There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
Visit the planned improvement works page
Book a trip with Local Link

The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
Find out more about Local Link

10 for 10 challenge

Start your year well with 10 minutes of walking, cycling or wheeling every day for 10 weeks.
Sign up to the challenge
Discover the Business Portal

Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
Visit the Business Portal
Sponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire

Is your brand interested in playing a role in GM’s first publicly operated cycle hire scheme?
Find out more about the Cycle Hire sponsorship opportunity

8 Bolton to Manchester City Centre bus route

Bus: 8

Service changes

From: 29 January

Choose a stop to view live departures

Choose a stop to view live departures

Journey planning

Travelling by bus

Find a ticket that suits your commute

10 for 10 challenge

Planned engineering works on Metrolink

Discover the Business Portal

Book a trip with Local Link

Sponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire

Find a ticket that suits your commute

Planned engineering works on Metrolink

Book a trip with Local Link

10 for 10 challenge

Discover the Business Portal

Sponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire