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

Manchester Victoria to Congleton - Light Rail Timetable

The BLUE LINE light rail from Manchester Victoria to Congleton runs from 05:00 to 23:36, with departures every 5-15 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Manchester Victoria to Congleton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Manchester Victoria to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Victoria (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 1 hr 32 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Manchester Victoria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 3838
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 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
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Victoria to Congleton

The distance between Manchester Victoria, North West and Congleton, North West is approximately 44.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Victoria 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 timetable from Manchester Victoria to Congleton

To check the bus, light rail and train timetable from Manchester Victoria to Congleton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manchester Victoria) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Congleton?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE LINE, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Manchester Victoria and Congleton?

    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 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Manchester Victoria to Congleton?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Victoria in Manchester 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 Manchester Victoria to Congleton by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Manchester Victoria in Manchester and Congleton in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Manchester Victoria to get to Congleton?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Victoria in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Manchester Victoria and Congleton?

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

  • When is the last train from Manchester Victoria to Congleton?

    The last train from Manchester Victoria in Manchester to Congleton in North West is the Northern line. It leaves the Manchester Piccadilly station at 23:46.

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