How to get from Bury to Congleton by bus, light rail and train?

From Bury to Congleton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 42 bus from Thatch Close station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4242
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Holmes Chapel
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatch Close
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Congleton, Fairground Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bury to Congleton by bus, light rail and train via YELLOW LINE, CROSSCOUNTRY and 38

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 38 bus from Bus Station station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 3838
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crewe Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in North West.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Bury to Congleton

The distance between Bury, North West and Congleton, North West is approximately 65.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bury to Congleton by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Bury to Congleton

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Bury to Congleton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bury) and destination (Congleton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bury to Congleton by bus, light rail and train via YELLOW LINE, CROSSCOUNTRY and 38

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 38 bus from Bus Station station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 3838
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crewe Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bury to Congleton?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW LINE, Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 42.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bury to Congleton?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW LINE, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Bury and Congleton in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Bury to Congleton in North West?

    The YELLOW LINE light rail line goes from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Bury to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Congleton in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bury to Congleton in North West by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bury and Congleton in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Bury to get to Congleton in North West?

    Get on the YELLOW LINE light rail from the Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Bury in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Bury and Congleton in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Congleton in North West.

Popular Routes