Your Stagecoach Services Are Joining the Bee Network

We're letting you know about some upcoming changes to our services and tickets as our bus services in Greater Manchester join the Bee Network on 5th January 2025.

We are working with TfGM to make sure the change of services to the bright yellow Bee Network buses is a smooth as possible. 

Please take a moment to check how your travel and tickets you purchase may be affected.

Bus Times

Does my bus timetable change from 5th January?

In general timetables are unchanged. However, it may be best to check your timetable as these changes are starting at the end of the Festive holidays when services may have run at a slightly different time.

You can check Stagecoach bus services during the Festive period here.

View new timetables for 5th January by searching for your bus route on the Bee Network Travel Alerts webpage.

Can I still see live information about my bus?

If you use the Stagecoach app, this will no longer provide any live tracking of your bus.

You can still check live data when your bus will arrive on the Bee Network app. Download the Bee Network app | Bee Network | Powered by TfGM 

Fares

Will I still be able to purchase Stagecoach tickets?

All Stagecoach tickets will be withdrawn from sale and replaced by Bee Network tickets. You can find out more about Bee Network fares and tickets here.

To make travel easier for you whilst services join the Bee Network, Stagecoach 7 Day, 28 Day and MegaRider Xtra tickets will continue be valid for travel on Bee Network services for a short period of time. Details of when each Stagecoach ticket will be withdrawn and how long they will be valid is shown below.

If you buy a ticket on the Stagecoach App or on the Stagecoach website please do not purchase a ticket to start on or after Sunday 5th January 2025.

The £2 single fare on the app is being withdrawn.

The £2 single ticket on the Stagecoach app will be withdrawn from sale after 31st December 2024 and will not be valid for travel after this date.

You will still be able to purchase a £2 single ticket from the bus driver with the choice of paying in cash or using contactless payments.

UniRider Customers

A combined Bee Bus Term 2&3 ticket for £188 (valid for travel 1st January to 30th June 2025) is available to customers who have purchased a Stagecoach Autumn Unrider. This ticket will provide unlimited travel on Bee Network buses. 

How to buy 

To get your hands on the combined Bee Bus Term 2&3 ticket*: 

• Go into a Bee Network Ticket and Information Office at your local bus station or interchange. 

*You must be able to show proof of purchase of your Stagecoach UniRider Autumn Ticket.

Say Yellow to the Bee Network!

To make sure you are ready for the 5th January, please visit the beenetwork.com website to:

• Check your Bee Network bus and times
• Download the new Bee Network app
• Check your new Bee Network ticket options 

Most people will benefit from low bus fares and the Bee Network range of tickets. In a very small number of cases, the ticket for your Bee Network bus journey may cost more than before. To find out more, please visit this webpage: Say yellow to the Bee Network | Bee Network | Powered by TfGM