How to get from Rochdale to The Lowry by light rail?

From Rochdale to The Lowry by light rail

To get from Rochdale to The Lowry in Salford, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Mediacityuk (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to The Lowry
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    58 min
  • 4
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mediacityuk (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Lowry
    Walk to
    The Lowry
    The Quays
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rochdale to The Lowry by bus and light rail

To get from Rochdale to The Lowry in Salford, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 50 bus from St Peter's Square (Stop Sd) station to Huron Basin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to The Lowry
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    The Lowry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huron Basin
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Lowry
    Walk to
    The Lowry
    The Quays
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to The Lowry

The distance between Rochdale, Salford and The Lowry, Salford is approximately 32 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to The Lowry by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochdale

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, Salford and the nearest public transport station is Rochdale Interchange.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Public transport stations close to The Lowry, Salford

The Lowry is located at The Quays, Salford and the nearest public transport station is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink).

Bus stations close to The Lowry:

  • Utc Media City Uk
  • Winnipeg Quay
  • Central Bay

Related Routes

From Rochdale to The Lowry by bus and light rail

To get from Rochdale to The Lowry in Salford, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 50 bus from St Peter's Square (Stop Sd) station to Huron Basin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to The Lowry
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    The Lowry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huron Basin
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Lowry
    Walk to
    The Lowry
    The Quays
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to The Lowry?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochdale to The Lowry?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and The Lowry?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to The Lowry?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochdale to The Lowry by light rail?

    The total travel time between Rochdale in North West and The Lowry in Salford by light rail is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rochdale to get to The Lowry?

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Rochdale and The Lowry?

    Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to The Lowry in Salford.

  • When is the first train from Rochdale to The Lowry?

    The first train from Rochdale in North West to The Lowry in Salford is Northern. It leaves the Rochdale station at 06:51.