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

From Salford to Altrincham by bus and light rail

To get from Salford to Altrincham in North West, take the V4 bus from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the GREEN 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 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V4V4
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - V4V4
    Wait for bus
    V4
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 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)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salford to Altrincham by bus and light rail via V1 and GREEN LINE

To get from Salford to Altrincham in North West, take the V1 bus from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the GREEN 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 46 min.

46min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V1V1
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 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)
    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 Salford to Altrincham

The distance between Salford, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 14.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salford 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 Salford

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

Bus stations close to Salford:

  • Salford Cathedral
  • Salford Central
  • Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)

Public transport stations close to Altrincham, North West

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

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Borough Road
  • Altrincham
  • Altrincham Interchange

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salford to Altrincham by bus and light rail via V1 and GREEN LINE

To get from Salford to Altrincham in North West, take the V1 bus from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv) station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the GREEN 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 46 min.

46min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V1V1
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 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)
    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 Salford to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line V4, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line V1, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salford 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 45 min.

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

    The V4 bus line goes from Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv) station near Salford to Manchester Royal Infirmary station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester Royal Infirmary station near Altrincham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Salford and Altrincham in North West by bus and light rail is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the V4 bus from the Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv) stop near Salford in North West.

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

    Get off the bus at the Manchester Royal Infirmary station, which is closest to Altrincham in North West.

  • When is the first train from Salford to Altrincham in North West?

    The first train from Salford to Altrincham in North West is Northern. It leaves the Manchester Piccadilly station at 06:10.