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

Old Trafford to Congleton - Light Rail Timetable

The REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from Old Trafford to Congleton runs from 00:13 to 23:58, with departures every 15 min-5 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Old Trafford to Congleton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Old Trafford to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from Wharfside (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 39 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Old Trafford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Congleton on the Moovit app.

99min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - REPLACEMENT BUSREPLACEMENT BUS
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 9191
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light rail - REPLACEMENT BUSREPLACEMENT BUS
    Wait for light rail
    REPLACEMENT BUS
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 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
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Public transport directions from Old Trafford to Congleton

The distance between Old Trafford, North West and Congleton, North West is approximately 51.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford to Congleton

To check the bus, light rail and train timetable from Old Trafford to Congleton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Old Trafford) 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 Old Trafford to Congleton?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Light Rail line REPLACEMENT BUS, Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Old Trafford 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 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Old Trafford to Congleton?

    The REPLACEMENT BUS light rail line goes from Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) station near Old Trafford in Trafford Bar 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 Old Trafford to Congleton by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Old Trafford in Trafford Bar and Congleton in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Old Trafford to get to Congleton?

    Get on the REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from the Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) station near Old Trafford in Trafford Bar.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Old Trafford and Congleton?

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

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