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How to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium by light rail?

From Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Etihad Stadium on the Moovit app.

15min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Etihad Stadium
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Etihad Stadium
    Walk to
    Etihad Stadium
    312 Ashton New Road, Manchester, Manchester M11 3HY, UK
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium by light rail via BLUE LINE

Take one direct light rail from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Etihad Stadium on the Moovit app.

15min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to Etihad Stadium
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 m • 2 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
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Etihad Stadium
    Walk to
    Etihad Stadium
    312 Ashton New Road, Manchester, Manchester M11 3HY, UK
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester and Etihad Stadium, Manchester is approximately 2.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium

To check the light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manchester Piccadilly) and destination (Etihad Stadium), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, 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 schedules.

Alternative route from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium by light rail via BLUE LINE

Take one direct light rail from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Etihad Stadium on the Moovit app.

15min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to Etihad Stadium
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 m • 2 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
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Etihad Stadium
    Walk to
    Etihad Stadium
    312 Ashton New Road, Manchester, Manchester M11 3HY, UK
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Light Rail line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium?

    The alternative route takes 15 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Manchester Piccadilly and Etihad Stadium in Manchester?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester in 15 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester by light rail?

    The total travel time between Manchester Piccadilly and Etihad Stadium in Manchester by light rail is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Manchester Piccadilly to get to Etihad Stadium in Manchester?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Manchester Piccadilly and Etihad Stadium in Manchester?

    Get off the light rail at the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

  • When is the first bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester?

    The first bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Etihad Stadium in Manchester is Manchester - Ashton Under Lyne. It leaves the Piccadilly Gardens stop at 09:11.