How to get from Droylsden to Middleton by bus and light rail?

From Droylsden to Middleton by bus and light rail

To get from Droylsden to Middleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Moston Lane (Stop A) station to Middleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 5353
Bus - 1717
Walk to Middleton
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Velopark (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Velopark Metrolink (Stop D)
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cheetham Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moston Lane (Stop A)
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleton
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Middleton
    Walk to
    Middleton
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Droylsden to Middleton by bus and light rail via BLUE LINE, 53 and 163

To get from Droylsden to Middleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 163 bus from Moston Lane (Stop A) station to Middleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 5353
Bus - 163163
Walk to Middleton
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Velopark (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Velopark Metrolink (Stop D)
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cheetham Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moston Lane (Stop A)
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Bury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleton
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Middleton
    Walk to
    Middleton
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Droylsden to Middleton
The distance between Droylsden, North West and Middleton, North West is approximately 7.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Droylsden to Middleton by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Droylsden

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

Train stations close to Droylsden:

  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Droylsden:

  • Buller Street
  • Williamson Lane (Stop E)
  • Williamson Lane (Stop F)
Public transport stations close to Middleton, North West

Middleton is located at Middleton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rectory Street.

Bus stations close to Middleton:

  • Rectory Street
  • Chapel Street
  • Taylor Street
Related Routes

Alternative route from Droylsden to Middleton by bus and light rail via BLUE LINE, 53 and 163

To get from Droylsden to Middleton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Velopark (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 163 bus from Moston Lane (Stop A) station to Middleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 5353
Bus - 163163
Walk to Middleton
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Velopark (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Velopark Metrolink (Stop D)
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cheetham Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moston Lane (Stop A)
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Bury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleton
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Middleton
    Walk to
    Middleton
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 53, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 53, Bus line 163.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Droylsden and Middleton in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Droylsden to Middleton in North West?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station near Droylsden to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Middleton in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Droylsden to Middleton in North West by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Droylsden and Middleton in North West by light rail and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Droylsden to get to Middleton in North West?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station near Droylsden in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Droylsden and Middleton in North West?

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

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