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A full bus wrap turns an entire bus into your billboard across Greater Manchester. It is one of the most noticeable ways to advertise on the road, giving your brand strong visibility as buses move through the city centre, local high streets and suburban routes.
Bus wrap advertising in Manchester gives brands visibility on the move. Through the Bee Network, our team can help you find bus wrap opportunities that match your audience, route priorities and budget, whether you are planning a single full bus wrap or a wider campaign.
Whether you are a local business looking to get noticed or a larger brand wanting stronger city-wide presence, a full bus wrap is a high-impact way to stay visible across the city.
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demographics
55%
of all adults who see bus advertising every week are ABC1
62%
62% of weekly bus advertising viewers are daily TV viewers, making bus wraps a useful complement to TV by reinforcing the same message out on the street
54%
of 15 to 34-year-olds see bus advertising every week
why Global?
other manchester bus advertising formats
A full wrap is the biggest statement you can make on a Manchester bus, but it is one of several options. Here are the other bus advertising formats available in Manchester, from rears to supersides. Explore each format below to see how it works and find the right option for your campaign.
mega rear
Manchester Mega Rear Total Jobs
A Mega Rear covers the entire back of a double or single-decker bus, giving your campaign a large-format presence on the road. It can be used on selected routes across Greater Manchester to help target key areas and audiences
mega t-side
Mega T-Side London Bus Loaf campaign – global
A Mega T-Side gives you a larger creative canvas than a standard T-side, with more room for bold artwork. It helps campaigns stand out across Greater Manchester.
rear
Bus Rear NHS Oxford Thames Valley
Bus Rears are a cost-effective way to achieve broad coverage across the city.
superside
Superside Bus Ad in Manchester, North West – Global
A Ssuperside is a pavement-facing format positioned high on the side of the bus for strong street-level visibility. It is especially effective in retail and high street environments across Manchester.
t-side
Bus t-side
A T-side is a larger side format that sits above street clutter and gives your campaign strong broadcast visibility. It offers a balanced mix of pedestrian and vehicular audiences across the city.
streetliner
Streetliner in London
Single-decker format for outer-Manchester suburban routes.
your questions answered
A few things Manchester businesses and marketers often ask before booking a bus wrap. If your question is not here, our team will be happy to help
How much does a bus wrap cost in Manchester?
The cost of bus wrap advertising in Manchester depends on the route, the length of the campaign, print and fitting, and whether it is a full wrap or a half wrap.
If you want a tailored quote, tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will put together options to fit your budget.
Who will see my wrapped bus?
A wrapped bus is seen by more than just the people travelling on board. It can also be seen by pedestrians, drivers and other road users along the route, helping brands build visibility across the city.
How long does a wrap campaign usually run?
Wrap campaigns usually run in multi-week blocks. Longer campaigns can offer better value, but the right length depends on your launch, promotion or campaign window.
Can Global handle the creative?
Yes. Our team can help adapt artwork to the bus wrap specification, so you do not need a separate agency just to make the format work.
How do it get started?
Send us your budget, timing and campaign goal, and our local advertising team will come back with route options, availability and costs.
production specs
Bus wrap artwork specifications are available in the Global bus artwork library.