How to get from Terminal 1 to Lymm by bus, light rail and train?

From Terminal 1 to Lymm by bus, light rail and train

To get from Terminal 1 to Lymm you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Airport station to Deansgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE light rail and finally take the 5A bus from Sale Metrolink Stop station to Lymm Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Lymm on the Moovit app.

92min
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Lymm
Leaves from Manchester Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sale Metrolink Stop
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Warrington, Interchange - Stand K
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lymm Cross
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lymm
    Walk to
    Lymm
    Pepper Street
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Terminal 1 to Lymm by bus

To get from Terminal 1 to Lymm in Lymm, take the 288 bus from World Freight Terminal station to Peter Street station. Next, take the 280 bus from Fairbank House station to Lymm Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Lymm on the Moovit app.

77min
Bus - 288288
Bus - 280280
Walk to Lymm
Leaves from World Freight Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    Altrincham Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Street
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairbank House
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Lymm Cross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lymm Cross
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lymm
    Walk to
    Lymm
    Pepper Street
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Terminal 1 to Lymm

The distance between Terminal 1 and Lymm is approximately 39.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 to Lymm by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lymm – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Terminal 1 to Lymm

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 to Lymm using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 1) and destination (Lymm), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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From Terminal 1 to Lymm by bus

To get from Terminal 1 to Lymm in Lymm, take the 288 bus from World Freight Terminal station to Peter Street station. Next, take the 280 bus from Fairbank House station to Lymm Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Lymm on the Moovit app.

77min
Bus - 288288
Bus - 280280
Walk to Lymm
Leaves from World Freight Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    Altrincham Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Street
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairbank House
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Lymm Cross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lymm Cross
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lymm
    Walk to
    Lymm
    Pepper Street
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 1 to Lymm?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Light Rail line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 5A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Terminal 1 to Lymm?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 288, Bus line 280.

  • Is there a direct train between Terminal 1 and Lymm?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Terminal 1 to Lymm?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Blackpool North station near Terminal 1 in Manchester to Deansgate station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Deansgate station near Lymm.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 to Lymm by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 and Lymm by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Terminal 1 to get to Lymm?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Blackpool North station near Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Terminal 1 and Lymm?

    Get off the train at the Deansgate stop, which is closest to Lymm.

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