How to get from Stretford to Openshaw by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Stretford to Openshaw in Manchester, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 219 bus from Piccadilly (Stop Eq) station to Victoria Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 219219
Walk to Openshaw
Leaves from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    350 yd • 5 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
    Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly (Stop Eq)
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 219219
    Wait for bus
    219
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Street
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Openshaw
    Walk to
    Openshaw
    35 Victoria Street, Manchester, Manchester M11, UK
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Stretford to Openshaw in Manchester, take the 255 bus from Stretford Public Hall (Stop E) station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the 219 bus from Piccadilly (Stop Eq) station to Victoria Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 219219
Walk to Openshaw
Leaves from Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly (Stop Eq)
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 219219
    Wait for bus
    219
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Street
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Openshaw
    Walk to
    Openshaw
    35 Victoria Street, Manchester, Manchester M11, UK
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stretford to Openshaw
The distance between Stretford, Manchester and Openshaw, Manchester is approximately 7.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stretford to Openshaw by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Stretford

Stretford is located at Stretford, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Tresco Avenue.

Bus stations close to Stretford:

  • Tresco Avenue
  • Stretford Metrolink (Stop K)
  • Norwood Road
Public transport stations close to Openshaw, Manchester

Openshaw is located at 35 Victoria Street, Manchester, Manchester M11, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Louisa Street.

Bus stations close to Openshaw:

  • Louisa Street
  • Lees Street
  • Meech Street
Related Routes

By bus

To get from Stretford to Openshaw in Manchester, take the 255 bus from Stretford Public Hall (Stop E) station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the 219 bus from Piccadilly (Stop Eq) station to Victoria Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Bus - 219219
Walk to Openshaw
Leaves from Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly (Stop Eq)
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 219219
    Wait for bus
    219
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Street
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Openshaw
    Walk to
    Openshaw
    35 Victoria Street, Manchester, Manchester M11, UK
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stretford to Openshaw?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 219.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stretford to Openshaw?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 255, Bus line 219.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Stretford and Openshaw?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Stretford to Openshaw?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station near Stretford in North West to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Openshaw in Manchester.

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

    The total travel time between Stretford in North West and Openshaw in Manchester by light rail and bus is about 52 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Stretford and Openshaw?

    Get off the light rail at the Bury (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Openshaw in Manchester.

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