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

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

To get from West 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 West 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 9 min.

69min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 250250
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    11 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 West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by bus and light rail via PINK LINE, 25 and 126

To get from West 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 West 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 9 min.

69min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 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 West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley

The distance between West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), Astley and Astley, Astley is approximately 22.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West 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 West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

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

Bus stations close to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink):

  • West Didsbury Metrolink (Stop A)
  • Central Road (Stop C)
  • Queenston Road

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
  • Manor Road
  • Dunmail Close

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

To get from West 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 West 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 9 min.

69min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 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 West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 250, Bus line 126.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 25, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct light rail between West 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 9 min.

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

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near West 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 West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) to Astley by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester and Astley in Astley by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester.

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

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