How to get from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury by bus and light rail?

From Charlestown Road to West Didsbury by bus and light rail

To get from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 17 bus from Charlestown Road station to Shudehill Interchange station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Bus - 1717
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Charlestown Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown Road
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shudehill Interchange
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    460 m • 7 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)
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury by bus and light rail via 18 and PINK LINE

To get from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 18 bus from Charlestown Road station to Portland Buildings (Stop Sx) 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 52 min.

52min
Bus - 1818
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Charlestown Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown Road
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Buildings (Stop Sx)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    240 m • 4 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 Charlestown Road to West Didsbury

The distance between Charlestown Road, Manchester and West Didsbury, Manchester is approximately 14.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury by bus and 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 Charlestown Road

Charlestown Road is located at Charlestown Road, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Rochdale Road.

Bus stations close to Charlestown Road:

  • Rochdale Road
  • Old Market Street
  • Charlestown Road

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury by bus and light rail via 18 and PINK LINE

To get from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 18 bus from Charlestown Road station to Portland Buildings (Stop Sx) 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 52 min.

52min
Bus - 1818
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Charlestown Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown Road
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Buildings (Stop Sx)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    240 m • 4 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 Charlestown Road to West Didsbury?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown Road and West Didsbury in Manchester?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury in Manchester?

    The 17 bus line goes from Shudehill station near Charlestown Road to Shudehill Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Shudehill Interchange station near West Didsbury in Manchester

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown Road to West Didsbury in Manchester by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Charlestown Road and West Didsbury in Manchester by bus and light rail is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown Road to get to West Didsbury in Manchester?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Shudehill stop near Charlestown Road in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown Road and West Didsbury in Manchester?

    Get off the bus at the Shudehill Interchange station, which is closest to West Didsbury in Manchester.