How to get from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail?

From Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail

To get from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley in Astley, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 35 bus from Piccadilly Gardens station to Coach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 3535
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
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    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail via BLUE LINE, 100 and 126

To get from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) station to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 100 bus and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Coach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 100100
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eccles Interchange
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Hollins Green
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley

The distance between Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink), Astley and Astley, Astley is approximately 22.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Astley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink), Astley and the nearest public transport station is Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink).

Bus stations close to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Dock Office (Stop A)
  • Merchants Quay (Stop C)
  • The Quays/Harbour City Tram Stop

Public transport stations close to Astley, Astley

Astley is located at Manor Road, Astley and the nearest public transport station is Ellesmere Street.

Bus stations close to Astley:

  • Ellesmere Street
  • Coach Road
  • Dunmail Close

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail via BLUE LINE, 100 and 126

To get from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) station to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 100 bus and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Coach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 100100
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eccles Interchange
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Hollins Green
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 35.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 100, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) and Astley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) in North West to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Astley in Astley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) in North West and Astley in Astley by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Astley?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) and Astley?

    Get off the light rail at the Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Astley in Astley.