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How to get from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham by light rail and train?

From Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham by light rail and train

To get from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the NORTHERN train from Ashton-Under-Lyne station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NAVY LINE light rail and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Ashton-Under-Lyne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham by light rail and train via NORTHERN, PINK LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the NORTHERN train from Ashton-Under-Lyne station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE light rail and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Ashton-Under-Lyne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 3 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham

The distance between Ashton Under Lyne, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 15.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham by light rail 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 Ashton Under Lyne

Ashton Under Lyne is located at Ashton Under Lyne, North West and the nearest public transport station is Wimpole Street (Stop Bb).

Bus stations close to Ashton Under Lyne:

  • Wimpole Street (Stop Bb)
  • Swan Street
  • Wimpole Street (Stop Cc)

Public transport stations close to Altrincham, North West

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, North West and the nearest public transport station is Stamford Way (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Stamford Way (Stop A)
  • Altrincham
  • Altrincham Interchange

Alternative route from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham by light rail and train via NORTHERN, PINK LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the NORTHERN train from Ashton-Under-Lyne station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE light rail and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Ashton-Under-Lyne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 3 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    9 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NAVY LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Ashton Under Lyne and Altrincham in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Ashton-Under-Lyne station near Ashton Under Lyne to Wigan North Western station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Wigan North Western station near Altrincham in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashton Under Lyne to Altrincham in North West by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Ashton Under Lyne and Altrincham in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ashton Under Lyne to get to Altrincham in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Ashton-Under-Lyne station near Ashton Under Lyne in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ashton Under Lyne and Altrincham in North West?

    Get off the train at the Wigan North Western station, which is closest to Altrincham in North West.

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