How to get from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail?

From Didsbury to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail

To get from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the PINK LINE light rail from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 250 bus from Trafford Bar station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 250250
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trafford Bar
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail via PINK LINE and 25

To get from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the PINK LINE light rail from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 25 bus from Groby Road (Stop G) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groby Road (Stop G)
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre

The distance between Didsbury, Trafford Park and The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park is approximately 15.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Didsbury

Didsbury is located at Wilmslow Road, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is Didsbury Village (Stop E).

Bus stations close to Didsbury:

  • Didsbury Village (Stop E)
  • Didsbury Village (Stop C)
  • Didsbury Library (Stop A)

Public transport stations close to The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is Ellesmere Circle.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • Ellesmere Circle
  • Taylor Road
  • Old Park Lane

Related Routes

Alternative route from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail via PINK LINE and 25

To get from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the PINK LINE light rail from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station to Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 25 bus from Groby Road (Stop G) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 2525
Walk to The Trafford Centre
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groby Road (Stop G)
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Didsbury and The Trafford Centre?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station near Didsbury in Manchester to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Didsbury in Manchester and The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park by light rail and bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Didsbury to get to The Trafford Centre?

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) station near Didsbury in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Didsbury and The Trafford Centre?

    Get off the light rail at the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • When is the first train from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre?

    The first train from Didsbury in Manchester to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park is Northern. It leaves the East Didsbury station at 06:41.

  • When is the last bus from Didsbury to The Trafford Centre?

    The last bus from Didsbury in Manchester to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park is the Trafford Park - Stockport line. It leaves the Didsbury Village (Stop C) stop at 00:26.

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