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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 PURPLE 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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE 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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Piccadilly (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
    3.55 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 115.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 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 Henry Street.

Bus stations close to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Henry Street
  • Trafford Bar
  • Nuttall 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE 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 47 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Deansgate-Castlefield (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 47 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE light rail from the Piccadilly (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 Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Cantsfield in North West.