Bus 33B route
Route stops
36 stops • 1 direction
- Brookhouse Avenue/Shops
- Brookhouse Avenue/Senior Road
- Brookhouse Avenue/Verdant Lane
- Liverpool Road/Schofield Road
- Liverpool Road/Peel Green Road
- Liverpool Road/Grapes Hotel
- Liverpool Road/Patricroft Bridge
- Liverpool Road/Shakespeare Crescent
- Liverpool Road/Milton Street
- Liverpool Road/Gladstone Road
- Church Street/Trafford Road
- Church St/Eccles Library
- Eccles Interchange
- Eccles New Road/Ladywell Tram Stop
- Eccles New Road/Stott Lane
- Eccles New Road/Turnpike House
- Eccles New Road/Weaste Tram Stop
- Eccles New Road/Kirkham Street
- Eccles New Rd/Langworthy Tram Stop (A)
- Eccles New Road/Kielder Square
- Eccles New Road/St. James Park
- Eccles New Road/Stowell Spire
- Regent Road/Phoebe Street
- Regent Road/Comus Street
- Regent Road/Sainsbury's
- Regent Road/Regent Bridge
- Water Street/New Elm Road
- Liverpool Road/Science Museum
- Liverpool Rd/Museum (Stop WP)
- GT BRIDGEWATER/Watson Street
- Bridgewater Hall (Stop ST)
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street (Stop SO)
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / near Dickinson Street
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / Charlotte Street (Stop CK)
- Manchester City Centre, Church Street / The Unicorn (Stop CB)
- Shudehill Interchange
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 33B. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 33B specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 33B stop here?'
Where does bus #33B run?
This route serves the Manchester (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
What's the first stop?
Starting point is Brookhouse Estate. Usually at the first stop there's a turnaround or layover space where drivers rest between runs. If you want to guarantee a seat, get on here—the vehicle is just starting out and still mostly empty.
What's the last stop?
Final stop is Shudehill. Everyone gets off here, the vehicle turns around and heads back after a few minutes. Missed your stop? No big deal—just ride to the end and come back on the same route.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Stagecoach Manchester. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Bee Network' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
Additional Route Information
Bus 33B Brookhouse Estate to Shudehill
Reference
33B
Origin
Brookhouse Estate
Destination
Shudehill
Route network
Bee Network
Operator
Stagecoach Manchester
Quick overview
Explore the bus 33B route in Manchester (UK). 1 direction, 36 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
