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How to get from Atherton to Droylsden by bus and train?

From Atherton to Droylsden by bus and train

To get from Atherton to Droylsden in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 7 bus from Ashton-Under-Lyne Interchange station to Canal Street (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 77
Walk to Droylsden
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stalybridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashton-Under-Lyne Interchange
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Stockport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Street (Stop D)
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Droylsden
    Walk to
    Droylsden
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Atherton to Droylsden by bus and light rail

To get from Atherton to Droylsden in North West, take the V2 bus from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V2V2
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to Droylsden
Leaves from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - V2V2
    Wait for bus
    V2
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Droylsden
    Walk to
    Droylsden
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Atherton to Droylsden

The distance between Atherton, North West and Droylsden, North West is approximately 33.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Droylsden by bus 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 Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Car Bank Street.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Car Bank Street
  • Gloucester Street
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Droylsden, North West

Droylsden is located at Droylsden, North West and the nearest public transport station is Gorseyfields.

Train stations close to Droylsden:

  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Droylsden:

  • Gorseyfields
  • Tesco
  • Williamson Lane (Stop F)

From Atherton to Droylsden by bus and light rail

To get from Atherton to Droylsden in North West, take the V2 bus from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V2V2
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to Droylsden
Leaves from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - V2V2
    Wait for bus
    V2
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Droylsden
    Walk to
    Droylsden
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Atherton to Droylsden?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Atherton to Droylsden?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line V2, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Atherton and Droylsden in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Atherton to Droylsden in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Atherton station near Atherton to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Blackburn station near Droylsden in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Atherton to Droylsden in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Atherton and Droylsden in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Atherton to get to Droylsden in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Atherton station near Atherton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Atherton and Droylsden in North West?

    Get off the train at the Blackburn stop, which is closest to Droylsden in North West.