Route 85
Route: Stockport - East Didsbury - Alexander Park - Piccadilly
Operators
| Operator | Start date | End date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Buses | 26/10/1986 | 13/12/1993 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Bee Line Buzz Company | 11/02/1989 | 31/03/1990 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Greater Manchester Buses South | 13/12/1993 | 25/03/1996 | Dates to be confirmed |
| MTL Manchester | 22/08/1994 | 09/01/1995 | Dates to be confirmed |
| Stagecoach Manchester | 25/03/1996 | 04/01/2025 | |
| GM Buses | 04/09/2006 | 22/12/2006 | 85C/86/86C. Operations suspended by the Traffic Commissioner. |
| Metroline Manchester | 05/01/2025 | Sharston Large franchise |