How to get from Stretford Mall to Handforth by light rail and train?

From Stretford Mall to Handforth by light rail and train

To get from Stretford Mall to Handforth in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The light rail and train schedule from Stretford Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Handforth on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Handforth
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Navigation Road
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stockport
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Alderley Edge
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Handforth
    Walk to
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stretford Mall to Handforth by bus and train

To get from Stretford Mall to Handforth in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 25 bus from Stretford Arndale (Stop B) station to Mauldeth Road Primary School (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 130 bus from Neal Avenue station to Clinic station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The light rail and train schedule from Stretford Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Handforth on the Moovit app.

77min
Bus - 2525
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 130130
Walk to Handforth
Leaves from Stretford Arndale (Stop B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stretford Mall
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mauldeth Road Primary School (Stop A)
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mauldeth Road
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heald Green
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neal Avenue
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Macclesfield Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinic
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Handforth
    Walk to
    Handforth
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stretford Mall to Handforth

The distance between Stretford Mall, North West and Handforth, North West is approximately 27.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stretford Mall to Handforth by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Stretford Mall to Handforth

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

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From Stretford Mall to Handforth by bus and train

To get from Stretford Mall to Handforth in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 25 bus from Stretford Arndale (Stop B) station to Mauldeth Road Primary School (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 130 bus from Neal Avenue station to Clinic station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The light rail and train schedule from Stretford Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Handforth on the Moovit app.

77min
Bus - 2525
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 130130
Walk to Handforth
Leaves from Stretford Arndale (Stop B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stretford Mall
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mauldeth Road Primary School (Stop A)
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mauldeth Road
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heald Green
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neal Avenue
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Macclesfield Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinic
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Handforth
    Walk to
    Handforth
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stretford Mall to Handforth?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stretford Mall to Handforth?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 25, Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 130.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Stretford Mall and Handforth?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Stretford Mall to Handforth?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station near Stretford Mall in Stretford to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Handforth in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stretford Mall to Handforth by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Stretford Mall in Stretford and Handforth in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Stretford Mall to get to Handforth?

    Get on the GREEN LINE light rail from the Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station near Stretford Mall in Stretford.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Stretford Mall and Handforth?

    Get off the light rail at the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Handforth in North West.

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