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How to get from Congleton to Terminal 1 by bus and train?

From Congleton to Terminal 1 by bus and train

To get from Congleton to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Congleton station to Macclesfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Congleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congleton
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Macclesfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macclesfield
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Macclesfield
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 8
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Congleton to Terminal 1 by bus and train via 38, 319 and NORTHERN

To get from Congleton to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from Congleton station to Yoxalls Corner station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 319 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Holmes Chapel station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 319319
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Congleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congleton
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yoxalls Corner
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Cranage
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road Crossroads
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmes Chapel
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 8
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Congleton to Terminal 1

The distance between Congleton, Manchester and Terminal 1, Manchester is approximately 36.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Congleton to Terminal 1 by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Congleton

Congleton is located at Congleton, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Spragg Street.

Bus stations close to Congleton:

  • Spragg Street
  • Park Street
  • Mountbatten Way

Public transport stations close to Terminal 1, Manchester

Terminal 1 is located at Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink).

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • Manchester Airport
  • East Road

Alternative route from Congleton to Terminal 1 by bus and train via 38, 319 and NORTHERN

To get from Congleton to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from Congleton station to Yoxalls Corner station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 319 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Holmes Chapel station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 319319
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Congleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congleton
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yoxalls Corner
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Cranage
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road Crossroads
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmes Chapel
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 8
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Congleton to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Congleton to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 319, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Congleton to Terminal 1?

    The 38 bus line goes from Congleton station near Congleton in North West to Macclesfield station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Manchester Airport station near Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Congleton to Terminal 1 by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Congleton in North West and Terminal 1 in Manchester by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Congleton to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Congleton stop near Congleton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Congleton and Terminal 1?

    Get off the bus at the Manchester Airport station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Manchester.

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