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

From Bury to Congleton by light rail and train

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train 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 NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Congleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The light rail and train schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
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
    Alderley Edge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stockport
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Congleton
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bury to Congleton by bus and train

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 135 bus from Bury Interchange station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Cheadle Hulme station to Congleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The light rail and train schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 135135
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
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
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Alderley Edge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheadle Hulme
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Congleton
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 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 60.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bury to Congleton by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Bury to Congleton

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

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From Bury to Congleton by bus and train

To get from Bury to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 135 bus from Bury Interchange station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Cheadle Hulme station to Congleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The light rail and train schedule from Bury may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 135135
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
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
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Alderley Edge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cheadle Hulme
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Congleton
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW LINE, Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 135, Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

  • 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 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 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 train 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 train?

    The total travel time between Bury and Congleton in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 57 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) station, which is closest to Congleton in North West.

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