Bus 43 route
Route stops
103 stops • 2 directions
- Piccadilly Gardens (Stand H)Piccadilly Gardens (Stop H)
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / Charlotte Street (Stop CU)Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / Charlotte Street (Stop CU)
- Manchester City Centre, Princess Street / Major Street (Stop SL)Princess St/Major St (Stop SL)
- Manchester City Centre, Oxford Road / Oxford Road Station (Stop B)Oxford Rd/Oxford Rd Stn (Stop B)
- Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / near Aquatics CentreOxford Road/Aquatics Centre
- Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / University Shopping Centre (Stop F)Oxford Rd/University Shopping Ctr
- Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / adjacent University of ManchesterChorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / adjacent University of Manchester
- Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road / Royal Infirmary (Stop F)Oxford Road/Royal Infirmary (Stop F)
- Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road / near Hathersage RoadManchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road / near Hathersage Road
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road (Stop H)Rusholme, Wilmslow Road (Stop H)
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Rusholme Centre (Stop F)Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Rusholme Centre (Stop F)
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road (Stop E)Rusholme, Wilmslow Road (Stop E)
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Platt Fields Park (Stop A)Platt Fields Park
- Owens Park, Wilmslow Road / opposite Grangethorpe RoadGrangethorpe Road
- Owens Park, Wilmslow Road / near Old Hall LaneOld Hall Lane
- Owens Park, Wilmslow Road / Owen's Park (Stop B)Owen's Park
- Fallowfield, Wilmslow Road / Friendship Inn (Stop F)Friendship Inn
- Fallowfield, Wilmslow Road / opposite Granville RoadWilmslow Road/Granville Road
- Fallowfield, Wilmslow Road / Mauldeth Road (Stop C)Wilmslow Road/Mauldeth Road (Stop C)
- Withington, Wilmslow Road / Withington Library (Stop E)Wilmslow Rd/Withington Library (Stop E)
- Withington, Palatine Road / Wilmslow Road (Stop B)Palatine Road/Wilmslow Road (Stop B)
- The Christie, Palatine Road / The Christie (Stop H)Palatine Road/Christie Hospital
- West Didsbury, Palatine Road / near Circular RoadPalatine Road/Circular Road
- West Didsbury, Palatine Road / Lapwing Lane (Stop C)Palatine Road/Lapwing Lane
- West Didsbury, Palatine Road / near Parkfield Road SouthPalatine Road/Parkfield Road South
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / Barlow Moor Road (Stop B)Palatine Road/Barlow Moor Road (Stop B)
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / near Marie Louise GardensPalatine Road/Mersey Road
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / opposite Friday'sPalatine Road/Friday's
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / outside Withington Golf ClubPalatine Road/Withington Golf Club
- Northenden, Palatine Road /near Riverside ParkPalatine Road/Mill Lane
- Northenden, Palatine Road / Northenden Village (Stop D)Palatine Rd/Northenden Village (Stop D)
- Northenden, Royle Green Road / Church Inn (Stop F)Royle Green Road/Church Inn (Stop F)
- Northenden, Royle Green Road / near Bucklow DriveRoyle Green Road/Bucklow Drive
- Sharston, Sharston Road / near Harper RoadSharston Road/Harper Road
- Sharston, Sharston Road / near Leestone RoadSharston Road/Leestone Road
- Sharston, Altrincham Road / outside Sharston GreenAltrincham Road/Sharston Green
- Benchill, Brownley Road / opposite Woodhouse LaneBrownley Road/Woodhouse Lane
- Benchill, Brownley Road / St Luke's (Stop E)Brownley Road/St Luke's
- Benchill, Brownley Road / Benchill Metrolink StopBrownley Road/Benchill Court
- Wythenshawe, Brownley Road / Woodend Road (Stop D)Brownley Road/Woodend Road
- Wythenshawe, Poundswick Lane / Fire Station (Stop C)Crossacres Road/Fire Station
- Wythenshawe, Poundswick Lane / opposite Broadoak RoadPoundswick Lane/Broadoak Road
- Wythenshawe InterchangeWythenshawe Interchange
- Wythenshawe, Simonsway / outside ASDASimonsway/Co-op Superstore
- Woodhouse Park, Ruddpark Road / Prinknash Road (Stop C)Ruddpark Road/Prinknash Road
- Woodhouse Park, Portway / opposite Saltrush RoadPortway/Saltrush Road
- Wythenshawe, Portway / outside Tayfield RoadPortway/Tayfield Road
- Woodhouse Park, Portway / opposite Oatlands RoadPortway/The Talisman
- Woodhouse Park, Selstead Road / opposite PortwaySelstead Road/Portway
- Woodhouse Park, Bailey Lane / near Hilary RoadBailey Lane/Hilary Road
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand E)Manchester Airport The Station STAND E
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand E)Manchester Airport The Station STAND E
- Woodhouse Park, Bailey Lane / opposite Hilary RoadBailey Lane/Hilary Road
- Woodhouse Park, Selstead Road / by PortwaySelstead Road/Portway
- Woodhouse Park, Portway / near Oatlands RoadPortway/The Talisman
- Woodhouse Park, Portway / near Tayfield RoadPortway/Tayfield Road
- Woodhouse Park, Portway / near Saltrush RoadPortway/Saltrush Road
- Woodhouse Park, Ruddpark Road / Robinswood Road Metrolink StopRuddpark Road/Simonsway
- Wythenshawe, Simonsway / opposite ASDASimonsway/Co-op Superstore
- Police StationPolice Station
- Wythenshawe InterchangeWythenshawe Interchange
- Wythenshawe, Brownley Road /Crossacres Metrolink StopBrownley Road/Crossacres Road
- Wythenshawe, Brownley Road / near Woodend RoadBrownley Road/Woodend Road
- Benchill, Brownley Road / Benchill Metrolink StopBrownley Road/Benchill Court
- Benchill, Brownley Road / St Luke's (Stop F)Brownley Road/St Luke's
- Benchill, Brownley Road / near Woodhouse LaneBrownley Road/Woodhouse Lane
- Sharston, Altrincham Road / opposite Sharston GreenAltrincham Road/Sharston Green
- Sharston, Sharston Road / near Altrincham RoadSharston Road/Altrincham Road
- Sharston, Sharston Road / near Longley LaneSharston Road/Longley Lane
- Northenden, Royle Green Road / opposite Bucklow DriveRoyle Green Road/Jolly Carter
- Northenden, Royle Green Road / outside Church InnRoyle Green Road/Church Inn
- Northenden, Church Road / Palatine Road (Stop E)Church Road/Palatine Road (Stop E)
- Northenden, Palatine Road / Northenden Village (Stop C)Palatine Rd/Northenden Village (Stop C)
- Northenden, Palatine Road / opposite Riverside ParkPalatine Road/Mill Lane
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / opposite Withington Golf ClubPalatine Road/Withington Golf Club
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / outside Friday'sPalatine Road/Friday's
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / opposite Marie Louise GardensPalatine Road/Mersey Road
- Didsbury, Palatine Road / Barlow Moor Road (Stop A)Palatine Road/Barlow Moor Road (Stop A)
- West Didsbury, Palatine Road / near Queenston RoadPalatine Road/Queenston Road
- West Didsbury, Palatine Road / Central Road (Stop D)Palatine Road/Central Road
- The Christie, Palatine Road / The Christie (Stop G)Palatine Road/Christie Hospital
- The Christie, Palatine Road / Everett Road (Stop J)Palatine Road/Everett Road
- Withington, Palatine Road / Wilmslow Road (Stop A)Palatine Road/Wilmslow Road (Stop A)
- Withington, Wilmslow Road / Withington Library (Stop B)Wilmslow Rd/Withington Library (Stop B)
- Fallowfield, Wilmslow Road / near Victoria RoadWilmslow Road/Victoria Road
- Fallowfield, Wilmslow Road / near Granville RoadWilmslow Road/Granville Road
- Fallowfield, Wilmslow Road / Friendship Inn (Stop E)Friendship Inn
- Owens Park, Wilmslow Road / near Cawdor RoadCawdor Road
- Owens Park, Wilmslow Road / near Langley RoadLangley Road
- Owens Park, Wilmslow Road / near Grangethorpe RoadGrangethorpe Road
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Platt Lane (Stop B)Platt Lane
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Rusholme Centre (Stop G)Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Rusholme Centre (Stop G)
- Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Great Western Street (Stop K)Rusholme, Wilmslow Road / Great Western Street (Stop K)
- Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road / St Mary's (Stop C)Oxford Road/St Mary's (Stop C)
- Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road / Royal Infirmary (Stop E)Oxford Road/Royal Infirmary (Stop E)
- Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / at University of ManchesterOxford Road/University
- Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / University Shopping Centre (Stop C)Oxford Rd/University Shopping Ctr
- Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / near All SaintsOxford Road/All Saints
- Manchester City Centre, Oxford Road / Chester Street (Stop C)Manchester City Centre, Oxford Road / Chester Street (Stop C)
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street (Stop SO)Portland Street/Dickinson St (Stop SO)
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / near Dickinson StreetManchester City Centre, Portland Street / near Dickinson Street
- Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / Charlotte Street (Stop CK)Portland Street/Chinatown
- Piccadilly Gardens (Stand H)Piccadilly Gardens (Stop H)
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 43. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 43 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 43 stop here?'
Where does bus #43 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 are the main stops along the way?
Key stops along the route: Wythenshawe. These are handy as landmarks and transfer points. First time riding? Note down 2–3 stops closest to where you're heading and track them on the map or listen for announcements—easier than missing your exit.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Stagecoach. 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 'TfGM' 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.
Is this a circular route?
No. Circular routes run in a closed loop, regular routes go between two endpoints. To avoid going the wrong way, check the destination on the display and confirm direction using a map or stop list.
Is there a fare?
Yes. Payment rules and discounts can differ by region and vehicle type. If it matters to you, verify current fares and ticket/validation requirements before traveling.
Additional Route Information
TfGM Route 43 - Manchester AirportTfGM Route 43 → Manchester Airport
Reference
43
Origin
Manchester
Destination
Manchester Airport
Via
Wythenshawe
Route network
TfGM
Operator
Stagecoach
Fare
Round trip
TfGM Route 43 - ManchesterTfGM Route 43 → Manchester
Reference
43
Origin
Manchester Airport
Destination
Piccadilly Gardens
Via
Wythenshawe
Route network
TfGM
Operator
Stagecoach
Fare
Round trip
Quick overview
Explore the bus 43 route in Manchester (UK). 2 directions, 103 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.
