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How to get from Atherton to Altrincham by light rail and train?

From Atherton to Altrincham by light rail and train

To get from Atherton to Altrincham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Atherton to Altrincham by bus and light rail

To get from Atherton to Altrincham in North West, take the V2 bus from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, 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 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V2V2
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - V2V2
    Wait for bus
    V2
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    160 m • 3 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)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Atherton to Altrincham

The distance between Atherton, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 32.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton 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 Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Car Bank Street.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Car Bank Street
  • Gloucester Street
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Altrincham, North West

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

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

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

From Atherton to Altrincham by bus and light rail

To get from Atherton to Altrincham in North West, take the V2 bus from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, 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 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V2V2
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flapper Fold Lane (Stop A)
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - V2V2
    Wait for bus
    V2
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    160 m • 3 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)
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Atherton to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line V2, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Atherton and Altrincham in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Atherton to Altrincham in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Atherton station near Atherton to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Blackburn station near Altrincham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Atherton and Altrincham in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Atherton to get to Altrincham in North West?

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

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

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