How to get from Stretford Mall to Nelson by bus and light rail?

From Stretford Mall to Nelson by bus and light rail

To get from Stretford Mall to Nelson in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the M5 bus from Burnley station to Nelson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Stretford Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Nelson on the Moovit app.

132min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - X43X43
Bus - M5M5
Walk to Nelson
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Longfield Centre (Stop D)
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley Bus Stn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnley
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - M5M5
    Wait for bus
    M5
    Barnoldswick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nelson
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nelson
    Walk to
    Nelson
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stretford Mall to Nelson by light rail and train

To get from Stretford Mall to Nelson 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 Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Rose Grove station to Nelson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Stretford Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Nelson on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Nelson
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rose Grove
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Colne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nelson
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nelson
    Walk to
    Nelson
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stretford Mall to Nelson

The distance between Stretford Mall, North West and Nelson, North West is approximately 56.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stretford Mall to Nelson by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail timetable from Stretford Mall to Nelson

To check the bus and light rail timetable from Stretford Mall to Nelson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stretford Mall) and destination (Nelson), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail timetables.

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From Stretford Mall to Nelson by light rail and train

To get from Stretford Mall to Nelson 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 Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Rose Grove station to Nelson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Stretford Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Nelson on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Nelson
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rose Grove
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Colne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nelson
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nelson
    Walk to
    Nelson
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Bus line X43, Bus line M5.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Stretford Mall in Stretford and Nelson in North West by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    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 Nelson?

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

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