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Philips High School
Higher Lane
Whitefield
Manchester
M45 7PH

School hours: 8.35am to 3pm


If you live close to your school why not walk, wheel, or cycle? Not only is it a healthy and fun way to travel, but it can be an opportunity to chat with your friends. You can also save money and even time.

Plan your route to school using our online active travel map

Find more tips and tricks on travelling actively to school


School Bus Services

View the Philips High School bus timetables from 6 November 2023

Scheduled Bus Services

Scheduled bus services run frequently throughout the day and pass within a short walking distance of the school.

These bus services have stops close to the school:

Bury New Road, 6 minute walk away

Google Map directions for Bury New Road bus stop

Download the Bee Network app for live departure times for bus, tram and train, including the bus services above.


The nearest tram stop is Whitefield, a 12 minute walk away from the school. Trams on the Bury line run every six minutes at peak times.

Check the next tram time


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Tickets and passes

Whether it's an igo card, Our Pass, Scholar's Permit, Free School Pass or the Care Leavers travel offer, there are plenty of different tickets and passes to get to school.

Find out how to register for your pass, the costs, benefits and what you need to do if you lose your pass.