How to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich by bus and light rail?

From Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich by bus and light rail

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich in North West, take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 97 bus from Shudehill Interchange station to King's Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Prestwich on the Moovit app.

36min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Bus - 9797
Walk to Prestwich
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shudehill Interchange
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Bury Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Road
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prestwich
    Walk to
    Prestwich
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly, North West and Prestwich, North West is approximately 8.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich 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 schedule from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manchester Piccadilly) and destination (Prestwich), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW LINE, Bus line 97.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Manchester Piccadilly and Prestwich?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich?

    The YELLOW LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) station near Prestwich in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester and Prestwich in North West by light rail and bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Manchester Piccadilly to get to Prestwich?

    Get on the YELLOW LINE light rail from the Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Manchester Piccadilly and Prestwich?

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

  • When is the last bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestwich?

    The last bus from Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester to Prestwich in North West is the Manchester - Bury line. It leaves the Shudehill Interchange stop at 00:35.

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