Route 42A
Route: East Didsbury Millgate Lane - Didsbury - Rusholme - Univ - Piccadilly
Operators
| Operator | Start date | End date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Manchester | 08/09/1997 | 20/01/2008 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Bullocks Coaches | 29/01/2007 | 09/08/2008 | Monday to Saturday journeys. All journeys from 27/01/2008. Route transferred to Stagecoach. |
| Stagecoach Manchester | 10/08/2008 | 04/01/2025 | Route transferred from R Bullocks Coaches. |
| Haytons Coaches | 25/01/2009 | 17/01/2010 | Sunday journeys |
| Arriva Manchester | 24/01/2010 | 23/07/2011 | Sunday daytime every hour |
| Arriva North West | 24/07/2011 | 20/01/2013 | Sunday and public holiday journeys |
| Metroline Manchester | 05/01/2025 | Hyde Road Large franchise |