How to get from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail?

From Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail

To get from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN bus from Northwich station to Altrincham station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Northwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwich
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for bus
    NORTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altrincham
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail via NORTHERN and GREEN LINE

To get from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN bus from Northwich station to Altrincham station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Northwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwich
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for bus
    NORTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altrincham
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Northwich, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 29.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Bar – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northwich

Northwich is located at Northwich, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Northwich.

Bus stations close to Northwich:

  • Northwich
  • Hadfield Street
  • Railway Station

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 The Quadrant.

Bus stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink):

  • The Quadrant
  • Greatstone Road
  • Warwick Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail via NORTHERN and GREEN LINE

To get from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN bus from Northwich station to Altrincham station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Northwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwich
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for bus
    NORTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altrincham
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northwich and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northwich to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The NORTHERN bus line goes from Northwich station near Northwich in North West to Bus Replacement: Stockport station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Bus Replacement: Stockport station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

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

    The total travel time between Northwich in North West and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN bus from the Northwich stop near Northwich in North West.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Replacement: Stockport station, which is closest to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.