How to get from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the V1 bus and finally take the 611 bus from Leigh station to Ashton View (Stop C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - V1V1
Bus - 611611
Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Wigan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashton View (Stop C)
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
    Walk to
    Ashton In Makerfield
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X5 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Manchester Airport the Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 602 bus from Earlstown Station (Stop A) station to The Gerard Centre (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X5X5
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 602602
Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X5X5
    Wait for bus
    X5
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Airport
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Earlestown
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Earlstown Station (Stop A)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Ashton-In-Makerfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop D)
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
    Walk to
    Ashton In Makerfield
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Ashton In Makerfield, North West is approximately 29.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, North West and the nearest public transport station is Altrincham.

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Altrincham
  • Urban Avenue
  • Blessed Thomas Holford

Public transport stations close to Ashton In Makerfield, North West

Ashton In Makerfield is located at Ashton In Makerfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ashton View (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Ashton In Makerfield:

  • Ashton View (Stop A)
  • Ashton View (Stop B)
  • St Thomas Church

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X5 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Manchester Airport the Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 602 bus from Earlstown Station (Stop A) station to The Gerard Centre (Stop D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X5X5
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 602602
Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X5X5
    Wait for bus
    X5
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Airport
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Earlestown
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Earlstown Station (Stop A)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Ashton-In-Makerfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop D)
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashton In Makerfield
    Walk to
    Ashton In Makerfield
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line V1, Bus line 611.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line X5, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 602.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ashton In Makerfield station near Ashton In Makerfield in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to Ashton In Makerfield in North West by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Ashton In Makerfield in North West by light rail and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham to get to Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE light rail from the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Altrincham and Ashton In Makerfield in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the Ashton In Makerfield stop, which is closest to Ashton In Makerfield in North West.

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