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How to get from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford by light rail?

From Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford by light rail

To get from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford in North West, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    34 min
  • 4
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford by bus and light rail

To get from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford in North West, take the 216 bus from Cavendish Street station to New Islington Metrolink (Stop E) station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 216216
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Cavendish Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavendish Street
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Islington Metrolink (Stop E)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stretford
    Walk to
    Stretford
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford

The distance between Ashton Under Lyne, North West and Stretford, North West is approximately 17.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford by 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 Ashton Under Lyne

Ashton Under Lyne is located at Thornway Drive, North West and the nearest public transport station is William Street, Ashton Moss.

Bus stations close to Ashton Under Lyne:

  • William Street, Ashton Moss
  • Chester Square
  • Hawthorne Grove, Ashton Moss

Public transport stations close to Stretford, North West

Stretford is located at Stretford, North West and the nearest public transport station is Stretford Public Hall (Stop E).

Bus stations close to Stretford:

  • Stretford Public Hall (Stop E)
  • Stretford Public Hall (Stop F)
  • Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)

From Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford by bus and light rail

To get from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford in North West, take the 216 bus from Cavendish Street station to New Islington Metrolink (Stop E) station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 216216
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Stretford
Leaves from Cavendish Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavendish Street
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Islington Metrolink (Stop E)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    22 min
  • 7
    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 Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 216, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Ashton Under Lyne and Stretford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ashton Under Lyne in Ashton Under Lyne to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station near Stretford in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashton Under Lyne to Stretford by light rail?

    The total travel time between Ashton Under Lyne in Ashton Under Lyne and Stretford in North West by light rail is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Ashton Under Lyne to get to Stretford?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ashton Under Lyne in Ashton Under Lyne.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Ashton Under Lyne and Stretford?

    Get off the light rail at the Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Stretford in North West.

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