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

From Liverpool to Altrincham by light rail and train

To get from Liverpool to Altrincham in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    37 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

Alternative route from Liverpool to Altrincham by light rail and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and PURPLE LINE

To get from Liverpool to Altrincham in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 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)
    32 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 Liverpool to Altrincham

The distance between Liverpool, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 65.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool 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 Liverpool

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

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Brunswick
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Newington
  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba)
  • Brownlow Hill

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Altrincham, North West

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

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Sainsbury's
  • The Downs
  • Altrincham

Related Routes

Alternative route from Liverpool to Altrincham by light rail and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and PURPLE LINE

To get from Liverpool to Altrincham in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 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)
    32 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 Liverpool to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool 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 32 min.

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

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Newcastle station near Altrincham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Liverpool and Altrincham in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool in North West.

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

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