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How to get from Eccles to Whittington by bus and train?

From Eccles to Whittington by bus and train

To get from Eccles to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Eccles station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Eccles
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eccles
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Eccles to Whittington by bus and train via 33, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 81

To get from Eccles to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from Charles House (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Bus - 3333
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Charles House (Stop K)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eccles
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Eccles to Whittington
The distance between Eccles, North West and Whittington, North West is approximately 76.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eccles to Whittington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Eccles

Eccles is located at Eccles, North West 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 Whittington, North West

Whittington is located at Whittington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Loyne Park.

Bus stations close to Whittington:

  • Loyne Park
  • Main Street
  • Village Hall

Alternative route from Eccles to Whittington by bus and train via 33, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 81

To get from Eccles to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from Charles House (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Bus - 3333
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Charles House (Stop K)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eccles
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Eccles to Whittington?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Eccles to Whittington?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Eccles and Whittington in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Eccles to Whittington in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Eccles station near Eccles to Manchester Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Airport station near Whittington in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Eccles to Whittington in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Eccles and Whittington in North West by train and bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Eccles to get to Whittington in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Eccles station near Eccles in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Eccles and Whittington in North West?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Airport stop, which is closest to Whittington in North West.

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