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How to get from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail?

From East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail

To get from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 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 13 min.

73min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 250250
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trafford Bar
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail via PINK LINE, 25 and 126

To get from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 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 13 min.

73min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groby Road (Stop G)
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    21 min
  • 10
    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 East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley

The distance between East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), Astley and Astley, Astley is approximately 24 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Didsbury (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 East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) is located at East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), Astley and the nearest public transport station is East Didsbury Metrolink (Stop C).

Bus stations close to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink):

  • East Didsbury Metrolink (Stop C)
  • Burnage Lane
  • East Didsbury Metrolink (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Astley, Astley

Astley is located at Manor Road, Astley and the nearest public transport station is Abbeycroft Close.

Bus stations close to Astley:

  • Abbeycroft Close
  • Astley Hall Drive
  • The Straits

Alternative route from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail via PINK LINE, 25 and 126

To get from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 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 13 min.

73min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groby Road (Stop G)
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    21 min
  • 10
    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 East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 250, Bus line 126.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 25, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct light rail between East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) and Astley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station near Astley in Astley.

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

    The total travel time between East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester and Astley in Astley by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester.

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

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

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