How to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley in Much Hoole, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Preston station. Next, take the 2 bus from Railway Station (Stand A) station to San Marcos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 22
Walk to Carr Valley
Leaves from Manchester Piccadilly
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marcos
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carr Valley
    Walk to
    Carr Valley
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN and 2

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley in Much Hoole, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Preston station. Next, take the 2 bus from Railway Station (Stand A) station to San Marcos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 22
Walk to Carr Valley
Leaves from Manchester Piccadilly
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marcos
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carr Valley
    Walk to
    Carr Valley
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley
The distance between Manchester Piccadilly, Much Hoole and Carr Valley, Much Hoole is approximately 39.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Much Hoole – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester Piccadilly is located at Manchester Piccadilly, Much Hoole and the nearest public transport station is Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop D).

Bus stations close to Manchester Piccadilly:

  • Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop D)
  • Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop C)
  • Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop A)
Public transport stations close to Carr Valley, Much Hoole

Carr Valley is located at Carr Valley, Much Hoole and the nearest public transport station is Croston.

Train stations close to Carr Valley:

  • Croston
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN and 2

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley in Much Hoole, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Preston station. Next, take the 2 bus from Railway Station (Stand A) station to San Marcos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 22
Walk to Carr Valley
Leaves from Manchester Piccadilly
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marcos
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carr Valley
    Walk to
    Carr Valley
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly and Carr Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Edinburgh station near Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Preston station near Carr Valley in Much Hoole.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Carr Valley by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester and Carr Valley in Much Hoole by train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Manchester Piccadilly to get to Carr Valley?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Edinburgh station near Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Manchester Piccadilly and Carr Valley?

    Get off the train at the Preston stop, which is closest to Carr Valley in Much Hoole.

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