How to get from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury by light rail and train?

From Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury by light rail and train

To get from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Deansgate station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton Rail Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury by bus and light rail

To get from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 8 bus from Grosvenor Street station to St Mary's Parsonage (Stop Wf) station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Grosvenor Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grosvenor Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary's Parsonage (Stop Wf)
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury

The distance between Bolton Rail Station, Manchester and West Didsbury, Manchester is approximately 24.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury 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 Bolton Rail Station

Bolton Rail Station is located at Bolton Rail Station, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa).

Train stations close to Bolton Rail Station:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton Rail Station:

  • Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa)
  • Crook Street
  • Ash Street

Public transport stations close to West Didsbury, Manchester

West Didsbury is located at Burton Road, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Withington Community Hosp (Stop A).

Bus stations close to West Didsbury:

  • Withington Community Hosp (Stop A)
  • Withington Community Hosp (Stop B)
  • Abberton Road

Related Routes

From Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury by bus and light rail

To get from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 8 bus from Grosvenor Street station to St Mary's Parsonage (Stop Wf) station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Grosvenor Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grosvenor Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary's Parsonage (Stop Wf)
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton Rail Station and West Didsbury?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Manchester Oxford Road station near Bolton Rail Station in North West to Deansgate station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Deansgate station near West Didsbury in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bolton Rail Station in North West and West Didsbury in Manchester by train and light rail is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bolton Rail Station to get to West Didsbury?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Manchester Oxford Road station near Bolton Rail Station in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bolton Rail Station and West Didsbury?

    Get off the train at the Deansgate station, which is closest to West Didsbury in Manchester.

  • When is the first train from Bolton Rail Station to West Didsbury?

    The first train from Bolton Rail Station in North West to West Didsbury in Manchester is Northern. It leaves the Bolton station at 01:22.