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

From Bury to Congleton by bus and light rail

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus and finally take the 38 bus from Crewe Arms Hotel station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

229min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crewe
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crewe Arms Hotel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Macclesfield Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bury to Congleton by bus

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 135 bus from Bury Interchange station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus and finally take the 38 bus from Crewe Arms Hotel station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 135135
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 3838
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Bury Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crewe
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crewe Arms Hotel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Macclesfield Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bury to Congleton

The distance between Bury, North West and Congleton, North West is approximately 89.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bury to Congleton by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Bury to Congleton

To check the bus and light rail 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 and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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From Bury to Congleton by bus

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 135 bus from Bury Interchange station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus and finally take the 38 bus from Crewe Arms Hotel station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 135135
Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 3838
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Bury Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crewe
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crewe Arms Hotel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Macclesfield Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    260 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 229 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW LINE, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 38.

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

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, 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 and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 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 2 bus lines 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 and bus?

    The total travel time between Bury and Congleton in North West by light rail and bus is about 3 hr 49 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.

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