How to get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield by light rail and train?

From Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield by light rail and train

To get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Lancaster station to Wennington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Cantsfield
Leaves from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    540 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wennington
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cantsfield
    Walk to
    Cantsfield
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield by light rail and train via PINK LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and NORTHERN

To get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Lancaster station to Wennington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Cantsfield
Leaves from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    740 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wennington
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cantsfield
    Walk to
    Cantsfield
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield

The distance between Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), North West and Cantsfield, North West is approximately 116.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), North West and the nearest public transport station is Trafford Bar (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Trafford Bar (Stop A)
  • Trafford Bar
  • Boyer Street

Public transport stations close to Cantsfield, North West

Cantsfield is located at Cantsfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is Wennington.

Train stations close to Cantsfield:

  • Wennington

Related Routes

Alternative route from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield by light rail and train via PINK LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and NORTHERN

To get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Lancaster station to Wennington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Cantsfield
Leaves from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    740 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wennington
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cantsfield
    Walk to
    Cantsfield
    3.54 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) and Cantsfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near Cantsfield in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Cantsfield by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar and Cantsfield in North West by light rail and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Cantsfield?

    Get on the GREEN LINE light rail from the Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) and Cantsfield?

    Get off the light rail at the St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Cantsfield in North West.

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