How to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester by bus, light rail and train?

Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester map

From Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester by bus, light rail and train

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 45 bus from Bulls Head station to Ribchester Arms station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4545
Walk to Ribchester
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    110 m • 2 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
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bulls Head
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Preston City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ribchester Arms
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ribchester
    Walk to
    Ribchester
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester by bus and train

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Piccadilly Gardens station to Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 45 bus from Bulls Head station to Ribchester Arms station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4545
Walk to Ribchester
Leaves from Piccadilly Gardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Central
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Station
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bulls Head
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Preston City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ribchester Arms
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ribchester
    Walk to
    Ribchester
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly, North West and Ribchester, North West is approximately 52.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester Piccadilly is located at Manchester Piccadilly, North West and the nearest public transport station is Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Manchester Piccadilly:

  • Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop A)
  • Piccadilly (Stop Eq)
  • Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop D)

Public transport stations close to Ribchester, North West

Ribchester is located at Ribchester, North West and the nearest public transport station is Post Office.

Bus stations close to Ribchester:

  • Post Office
  • Black Bull
  • Ribchester Arms

Related Routes

Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester map

From Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester by bus and train

To get from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Piccadilly Gardens station to Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 45 bus from Bulls Head station to Ribchester Arms station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4545
Walk to Ribchester
Leaves from Piccadilly Gardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Central
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Station
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bulls Head
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Preston City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ribchester Arms
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ribchester
    Walk to
    Ribchester
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 45.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Ribchester?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 45.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester and Ribchester in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    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 Ribchester?

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

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