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

From Stretford to Congleton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Stretford to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 91 bus from Pet Food Superstore station to Market Street Alighting Only station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 9191
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    320 m • 5 min
  • 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
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Congleton
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pet Food Superstore
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street Alighting Only
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stretford to Congleton by light rail and train

To get from Stretford to Congleton in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Congleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    320 m • 5 min
  • 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
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Congleton
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stretford to Congleton

The distance between Stretford, North West and Congleton, North West is approximately 52.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stretford 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.

Public transport stations close to Stretford

Stretford is located at Stretford, North West and the nearest public transport station is Stretford Mall.

Bus stations close to Stretford:

  • Stretford Mall
  • Tresco Avenue
  • Stretford Metrolink Stop

Public transport stations close to Congleton, North West

Congleton is located at Congleton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Spindle Street.

Bus stations close to Congleton:

  • Spindle Street
  • Mountbatten Way
  • Fox Street

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From Stretford to Congleton by light rail and train

To get from Stretford to Congleton in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Congleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    320 m • 5 min
  • 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
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Congleton
    38 min
  • 7
    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 Stretford to Congleton?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Light Rail line PURPLE LINE, Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 91.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line PURPLE LINE, Train line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Stretford 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 1 hr 38 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station near Stretford 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 Stretford to Congleton in North West by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Stretford and Congleton in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Stretford 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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