The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road
Bury
BL9 9NH
School hours: 8.35am to 3pm (Except Thursdays: Week A-Finish time is 3.25pm and Thursday Week B-Finish time is 2.35pm)
Journey time data shows that congestion is worse on the roads surrounding the school, especially at the end of the school day on A56 Manchester Road between 3-4pm.
To minimise this increased congestion spike, students and parents are encouraged to have a look at the public transport alternatives and dedicated school services below.
The following commercial bus services operate close to the school:
- 513 - Bury - Radcliffe - Whitefield - Stand - Outwood - Farnworth
513 route and timetable.
Slightly further away on Manchester Road/Gigg Lane, the following services operate:
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94 - Bury - Hollins - Prestwich - Kersal - Higher Crumpsall
94 route and timetable. -
95 - Bury - Redvales - Whitefield - Prestwich - Pendleton
95 route and timetable. -
97 - Bury - Hollins - Lower Broughton - Salford - Shudehill
97 route and timetable. -
135 - Bury - Whitefield - Cheetham Hill - Piccadilly Gardens
135 route and timetable. -
524 - Bury - Radcliffe - Little Lever - Burnden - Bolton
524 route and timetable.
The nearest stop is Bury, a 20-minute walk away from the school. Trams on the Bury line run every six minutes at peak times.
Check the next tram time here.
The schools are only a 20-minute walk from Bury town centre (even quicker on bike). Save money and even time by walking/cycling to school.

Tickets and passes
Whether it's an igo card, Our Pass, Scholar's Permit, Free School Pass or the Care Leavers travel offer, see what you need to get you to school or college.
Find out what information is required to register for your pass, the costs, benefits and what you need to do should you lose it.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
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Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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Visit the planned improvement works 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.
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Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
-
Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
-
Visit the planned improvement works 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.
-
Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
-
Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
-
Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
-
Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.