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How to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train?

From Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train

To get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Macclesfield station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Macclesfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, NORTHERN and GREEN LINE

To get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Macclesfield station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Leaves from Macclesfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Macclesfield, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 34.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Bar – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Macclesfield

Macclesfield is located at Macclesfield, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Park Green.

Bus stations close to Macclesfield:

  • Park Green
  • Lord Street Alighting Only
  • Lord Street

Public transport stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Warwick Road South.

Bus stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Warwick Road South
  • Warwick Road
  • Tesco

Related Routes

Alternative route from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, NORTHERN and GREEN LINE

To get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Macclesfield station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Leaves from Macclesfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Macclesfield station near Macclesfield in North West to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

  • How long does it take to travel from Macclesfield to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Macclesfield in North West and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by train and light rail is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Macclesfield to get to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Macclesfield station near Macclesfield in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Macclesfield and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly station, which is closest to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

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