How to get from Grand Central to Beswick by bus and train?

From Grand Central to Beswick by bus and train

To get from Grand Central to Beswick in Manchester, take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Stockport station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the 216 bus from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) station to Councillor Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Beswick on the Moovit app.

39min
Walk to train station
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 216216
Walk to Beswick
Leaves from Stockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stockport
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D)
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Ashton-Under-Lyne Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Councillor Street
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Beswick
    Walk to
    Beswick
    Palmerston Street
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand Central to Beswick by light rail and train

To get from Grand Central to Beswick in Manchester, take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Beswick on the Moovit app.

38min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to Beswick
Leaves from Stockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stockport
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Beswick
    Walk to
    Beswick
    Palmerston Street
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Grand Central to Beswick

The distance between Grand Central, Manchester and Beswick, Manchester is approximately 12.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Beswick by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Grand Central to Beswick

To check the bus and train schedule from Grand Central to Beswick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) and destination (Beswick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Grand Central to Beswick by light rail and train

To get from Grand Central to Beswick in Manchester, take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Beswick on the Moovit app.

38min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to Beswick
Leaves from Stockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stockport
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink)
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Beswick
    Walk to
    Beswick
    Palmerston Street
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Beswick?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Train line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 216.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Beswick?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Light Rail line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central and Beswick?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central to Beswick?

    The AVANTI WEST COAST train line goes from Stockport station near Grand Central in Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Beswick in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Beswick by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Stockport and Beswick in Manchester by train and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central to get to Beswick?

    Get on the AVANTI WEST COAST train from the Stockport station near Grand Central in Stockport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central and Beswick?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly stop, which is closest to Beswick in Manchester.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central to Beswick?

    The last bus from Grand Central in Stockport to Beswick in Manchester is the Manchester - Hazel Grove line. It leaves the Grand Central (Stop Ww) stop at 00:00.

  • When is the last train from Grand Central to Beswick?

    The last train from Grand Central in Stockport to Beswick in Manchester is the Avanti West Coast line. It leaves the Stockport station at 00:39.

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