Metrolink Disruption: Ashton line

The information below will give you alternative routes to continue your journey.

Bus To Central Manchester

For central Manchester, walk 2 minutes on Ashton New Road to Clayton Hall Road. Board the 216 bus at Canberra Street.

Towards Ashton-Under-Lyne

Ashton-Under-Lyne: Board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Ashton Interchange.

Ashton West: Board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Welbeck Street North. Then walk 9 minutes to Ashton West via Katherine Street and Richmond Street.

Ashton Moss: Board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Ashton Moss (Stop B). Then walk 7 minutes to Ashton Moss via Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way.

Audenshaw: Board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Audenshaw Metrolink (Stop B).

Droylsden: Board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B).

Cemetery Road: It is a 23 minute walk from Clayton Hall to Cemetery Road via Ashton New Road and Manchester Road.
Alternatively, board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Cemetery Road Metrolink (Stop A).

Edge Lane: It is a 14 minute walk from Clayton Hall to Edge Lane via Ashton New Road.
Alternatively, board the 216 bus at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Edge Lane Metrolink (Stop D).

Towards Manchester

Velopark: It is a 10 minute walk from Clayton Hall to Velopark via Ashton New Road.
Alternatively, walk 2 minutes on Ashton New Road to Clayton Hall Road. Board the 216 bus at Canberra Street. Alight at Velopark Metrolink (Stop G).

The information below will give you alternative routes to continue your journey. 

Towards Ashton-Under-Lyne

Ashton-Under-Lyne: Board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Ashton Interchange.

Ashton West: Board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Welbeck Street North. Then walk 9 minutes to Ashton West via Katherine Street and Richmond Street.

Ashton Moss: Board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Ashton Moss (Stop B). Then walk 7 minutes to Ashton Moss via Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way.

Audenshaw: Board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Audenshaw Metrolink (Stop B).

Droylsden: Board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B).

Cemetery Road: Board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Cemetery Road Metrolink (Stop A).

Edge Lane: It is a 24 minute walk from Velopark to Edge Lane via Ashton New Road.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Edge Lane Metrolink (Stop D).

Clayton Hall: It is a 10 minute walk from Velopark to Clayton Hall via Ashton New Road.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E). Alight at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B).

The information below will give you alternative routes to continue your journey. 

Bus To Central Manchester

For central Manchester, walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium.

Towards Ashton-Under-Lyne

Ashton-Under-Lyne: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium. Alight at Ashton Interchange.

Ashton West: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium. Alight at Welbeck Street North. Then walk 9 minutes to Ashton West via Katherine Street and Richmond Street.

Ashton Moss: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium. Alight at Ashton Moss (Stop B). Then walk 7 minutes to Ashton Moss via Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way.

Audenshaw: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium. Alight at Audenshaw Metrolink (Stop B).

Droylsden: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus. Alight Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B).

Cemetery Road: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus. Alight at Cemetery Road Metrolink (Stop A).

Edge Lane: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus. Alight at Edge Lane Metrolink (Stop D).

Clayton Hall: It is a 22 minute walk from Etihad Campus to Clayton Hall via Citylink and Ashton New Road.

Alternatively, walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus. Alight at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B).

Velopark: It is a 12 minute walk from Etihad Campus to Velopark via Citylink and Ashton New Road.

Alternatively, walk 2 minutes on Ashton New Road to Clayton Hall Road. Board the 216 bus at Canberra Street. Alight at Velopark Metrolink (Stop G).

Towards Manchester

Holt Town: It is an 11 minute walk from Etihad Campus to Holt Town via the Citylink walkway.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A).

New Islington: It is a 19 minute walk from Etihad Campus to Holt Town via the Citylink walkway and Merrill Street.

Alternatively, walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium. Alight at New Islington Tram Stop.

Piccadilly: Walk 9 minutes to Ashton New Road via Citylink and Rowsley Street. Board the 216 bus at Etihad Stadium. Alight at Piccadilly Gardens. Then walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Station via London Road.

The information below will give you alternative routes to continue your journey. 

Bus To Central Manchester

For Central Manchester, board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Piccadilly Gardens.

Towards Ashton-Under-Lyne

Ashton-Under-Lyne: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Ashton Interchange.

Ashton West: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Welbeck Street. Then walk 9 minutes to Ashton West via Katherine Street and Richmond Street.

Ashton Moss: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Ashton Moss (Stop B). Then walk 7 minutes to Ashton Moss via Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way.

Audenshaw: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Audenshaw Metrolink (Stop B).

Droylsden: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B).

Cemetery Road: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Cemetery Road Metrolink (Stop A).

Edge Lane: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Edge Lane Metrolink (Stop D).

Clayton Hall: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B).

Velopark: It is a 23 minute walk from Holt Town to Velopark via Ashton New Road.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A). Alight at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E).

Etihad Campus: It is an 11 minute walk from Holt Town to Etihad Campus via the Citylink walkway.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Eithad Stadium. Then walk 9 minutes to Etihad Campus via Rowsley Street and Citylink.

Towards Manchester

New Islington: It is an 8 minute walk from Holt Town to New Islington via Merrill Street.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at New Islington Tram Stop.

Piccadilly: Board the 216 bus at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop B). Alight at Piccadilly Gardens. Then walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Station via London Road.

The information below will give you alternative routes to continue your journey. 

Bus To Central Manchester

For Central Manchester, board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram Stop. Alight at Piccadilly Gardens.

Towards Ashton-Under-Lyne

Ashton-Under-Lyne: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Ashton Interchange.

Ashton West: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Welbeck Street. Then walk 9 minutes to Ashton West via Katherine Street and Richmond Street.

Ashton Moss: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Ashton Moss (Stop B). Then walk 7 minutes to Ashton Moss via Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way.

Audenshaw: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Audenshaw Metrolink (Stop B).

Droylsden: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B).

Cemetery Road: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Cemetery Road Metrolink (Stop A).

Edge Lane: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Edge Lane Metrolink (Stop D).

Clayton Hall: Board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B).

Velopark: It is a 23 minute walk from Holt Town to Velopark via Ashton New Road.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E).

Etihad Campus: It is a 19 minute walk from New Islington to Etihad Campus via Merrill Street and the Citylink walkway.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Eithad Stadium. Then walk 9 minutes to Etihad Campus via Rowsley Street and Citylink.

Holt Town: It is an 8 minute walk from New Islington to Holt Town via Merrill Street.

Alternatively, board the 216 bus at New Islington Tram (Stop D). Alight at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A).

Towards Manchester

Piccadilly: It is a 14 minute walk from New Islington to Piccadilly via Pollard Street, Adair Street, and Fairfield Street.

The information below will give you alternative routes to continue your journey. 

Bus To Ashton-Under-Lyne

For Ashton-Under-Lyne. Board the 219 bus on Fairfield Street at Piccadilly Station (Stop C). Alight at Ashton Interchange.

Toward Ashton-Under-Lyne

New Islington: It is a 14 minute walk from Piccadilly Station to New Islington via Fairfield Street, Adair Street, and Pollard Street.

Holt Town: It is a 22 minute walk from Piccadilly Station to Holt Town via Fairfield Street, Adair Street, and Pollard Street.

Alternatively, walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Holt Town Metrolink (Stop A).

Etihad: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Etihad Stadium. Then walk 9 minutes to Etihad Campus via Rowsley Street and Citylink.

Velopark: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Velopark Metrolink (Stop E).

Clayton Hall: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Clayton Hall Metrolink (Stop B).

Edge Lane: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Edge Lane Metrolink (Stop D).

Cemetery Road: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Cemetery Road Metrolink (Stop A).

Droylsden: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B).

Audenshaw: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Audenshaw Metrolink (Stop B).

Ashton Moss: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Ashton Moss (Stop B). Then walk 7 minutes to Ashton Moss via Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way.

Ashton West: Walk 8 minutes to Piccadilly Gardens via London Road. Board the 216 bus at Stand D. Alight at Welbeck Street North. Then walk 9 minutes to Ashton West via Katherine Street and Richmond Street.

Train To Ashton-Under-Lyne

In cases of Metrolink disruption, there is no ticket acceptance is in place on trains, but you can still pay for a rail ticket to make your journey.

There are hourly rail services between Victoria Station and Ashton-Under-Lyne. The journey time by train is approximately 10 minutes. Timetables can be viewed here.

If you would like assistance when making a journey, such as help getting on or off a train, or with ramps for a wheelchair, please contact the rail company that manages the station you are starting your journey at.

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