How to get from Astley to Altrincham by bus and light rail?

From Astley to Altrincham by bus and light rail

To get from Astley to Altrincham in North West, take the 35 bus from The Straits station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from The Straits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Straits
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Astley to Altrincham by bus and light rail via 126, 23 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Astley to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 126 bus from The Straits station to The Trafford Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 126126
Bus - 2323
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from The Straits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Straits
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    The Trafford Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Stockport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop K)
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Astley to Altrincham

The distance between Astley, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 31.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Astley to Altrincham 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 Astley

Astley is located at Astley, North West and the nearest public transport station is Astley Hall Drive.

Bus stations close to Astley:

  • Astley Hall Drive
  • The Straits
  • Abbeycroft Close

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Astley to Altrincham by bus and light rail via 126, 23 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Astley to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 126 bus from The Straits station to The Trafford Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 126126
Bus - 2323
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from The Straits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Straits
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    The Trafford Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Stockport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop K)
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Astley to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Astley to Altrincham?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line 23, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Astley and Altrincham in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Astley to Altrincham in North West?

    The 35 bus line goes from The Straits station near Astley to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Piccadilly Gardens station near Altrincham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Astley and Altrincham in North West by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Astley to get to Altrincham in North West?

    Get on the 35 bus from the The Straits stop near Astley in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Astley and Altrincham in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Piccadilly Gardens station, which is closest to Altrincham in North West.