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How to get from Droylsden to Terminal 1 by light rail and train?

From Droylsden to Terminal 1 by light rail and train

To get from Droylsden to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    280 yd • 4 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
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Droylsden to Terminal 1 by light rail and train via BLUE LINE and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Droylsden to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    280 yd • 4 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
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Droylsden to Terminal 1

The distance between Droylsden, Manchester and Terminal 1, Manchester is approximately 14.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Droylsden to Terminal 1 by light rail 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 Droylsden

Droylsden is located at Droylsden, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Canal Street.

Train stations close to Droylsden:

  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Droylsden:

  • Canal Street
  • Droylsden Wharf Road
  • Canal Street (Stop D)

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
  • World Freight Terminal

Alternative route from Droylsden to Terminal 1 by light rail and train via BLUE LINE and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Droylsden to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
    280 yd • 4 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
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Droylsden and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Droylsden to Terminal 1?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station near Droylsden in North West to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manchester Airport station near Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Droylsden to Terminal 1 by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Droylsden in North West and Terminal 1 in Manchester by light rail and train is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Droylsden to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station near Droylsden in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Droylsden and Terminal 1?

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

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