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

From Didsbury to Stretford by bus and light rail

To get from Didsbury to Stretford in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 25 bus from Groby Road (Stop G) station to Stretford Metrolink (Stop J) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groby Road (Stop G)
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Didsbury to Stretford by light rail

To get from Didsbury to Stretford in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 4
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Didsbury to Stretford

The distance between Didsbury, North West and Stretford, North West is approximately 7.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Didsbury to Stretford by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Didsbury

Didsbury is located at Wilmslow Road, North West and the nearest public transport station is Didsbury Village (Stop E).

Bus stations close to Didsbury:

  • Didsbury Village (Stop E)
  • Didsbury Village (Stop C)
  • Didsbury Library (Stop A)

Public transport stations close to Stretford, North West

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

Bus stations close to Stretford:

  • Tresco Avenue
  • Stretford Metrolink (Stop K)
  • Norwood Road

From Didsbury to Stretford by light rail

To get from Didsbury to Stretford in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 4
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Didsbury to Stretford?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station near Didsbury in Manchester to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Stretford in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Didsbury in Manchester and Stretford in North West by light rail and bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station near Didsbury in Manchester.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Stretford in North West.

  • When is the first bus from Didsbury to Stretford?

    The first bus from Didsbury in Manchester to Stretford in North West is Trafford Park - Stockport. It leaves the Didsbury Village (Stop C) stop at 09:58.

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