How to get from Eccles to Terminal 1 by light rail?

By light rail

To get from Eccles to Terminal 1 in Manchester, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NAVY LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink)
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Eccles to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 170 bus from Manchester Central Coach Station station to Manchester Airport the Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 5050
Bus - 170170
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eccles New Road (Stop D)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    East Didsbury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hart Street (Stop Sm)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Central Coach Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Hulme
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Eccles to Terminal 1

The distance between Eccles, Manchester and Terminal 1, Manchester is approximately 16.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eccles to Terminal 1 by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Eccles

Eccles is located at Eccles, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Charles House (Stop K).

Bus stations close to Eccles:

  • Charles House (Stop K)
  • Monks Hall Grove
  • Church Street (Stop J)

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 Manchester Airport.

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • Manchester Airport
  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • East Road

Related Routes

By bus and light rail

To get from Eccles to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 170 bus from Manchester Central Coach Station station to Manchester Airport the Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 5050
Bus - 170170
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eccles New Road (Stop D)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    East Didsbury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hart Street (Stop Sm)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Central Coach Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Hulme
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NAVY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 50, Bus line 170.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Eccles to Terminal 1 by light rail?

    The total travel time between Eccles in North West and Terminal 1 in Manchester by light rail is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the light rail at the Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • When is the first train from Eccles to Terminal 1?

    The first train from Eccles in North West to Terminal 1 in Manchester is Northern. It leaves the Eccles station at 10:03.

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