How to get from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey by light rail and train?

From Croston to Ashton upon Mersey by light rail and train

To get from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey in Sale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the NORTHERN train from Croston station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Sale (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Ashton upon Mersey
Leaves from Croston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croston
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashton upon Mersey
    Walk to
    Ashton upon Mersey
    Buck Lane
    1.96 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey by light rail and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and GREEN LINE

To get from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey in Sale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the NORTHERN train from Croston station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Sale (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Ashton upon Mersey
Leaves from Croston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croston
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashton upon Mersey
    Walk to
    Ashton upon Mersey
    Buck Lane
    1.96 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey

The distance between Croston, Sale and Ashton upon Mersey, Sale is approximately 69.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Croston

Croston is located at Croston, Sale and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Bus stations close to Croston:

  • Railway Station
  • The Crown
  • School Close

Public transport stations close to Ashton upon Mersey, Sale

Ashton upon Mersey is located at Buck Lane, Sale and the nearest public transport station is Church Lane.

Bus stations close to Ashton upon Mersey:

  • Church Lane
  • Ennerdale Drive
  • Harboro Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey by light rail and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and GREEN LINE

To get from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey in Sale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the NORTHERN train from Croston station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Sale (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Ashton upon Mersey
Leaves from Croston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croston
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashton upon Mersey
    Walk to
    Ashton upon Mersey
    Buck Lane
    1.96 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Croston and Ashton upon Mersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Preston station near Croston in Croston to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Preston station near Ashton upon Mersey in Sale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croston to Ashton upon Mersey by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Croston in Croston and Ashton upon Mersey in Sale by train and light rail is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croston to get to Ashton upon Mersey?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Preston station near Croston in Croston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croston and Ashton upon Mersey?

    Get off the train at the Preston station, which is closest to Ashton upon Mersey in Sale.