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

From Warrington to Altrincham by light rail and train

To get from Warrington to Altrincham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Warrington Central station to Deansgate station. Next, 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 8 min.

68min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Warrington Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrington Central
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 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)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Warrington to Altrincham by bus

Take one direct bus from Warrington to Altrincham in North West: take the CAT5 bus from Warrington Bus Interchange station to Station House (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAT5CAT5
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Warrington Bus Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrington Bus Interchange
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - CAT5CAT5
    Wait for bus
    CAT5
    Altrincham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station House (Stop B)
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Warrington to Altrincham

The distance between Warrington, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 23.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Warrington 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 Warrington

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

Train stations close to Warrington:

  • Warrington Bank Quay
  • Sankey For Penketh
  • Warrington West

Bus stations close to Warrington:

  • Warrington Bus Interchange
  • Bus Interchange (Stand 12)
  • Scotland Road Alighting Only

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

From Warrington to Altrincham by bus

Take one direct bus from Warrington to Altrincham in North West: take the CAT5 bus from Warrington Bus Interchange station to Station House (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAT5CAT5
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Warrington Bus Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrington Bus Interchange
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - CAT5CAT5
    Wait for bus
    CAT5
    Altrincham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station House (Stop B)
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line CAT5.

  • Is there a direct train between Warrington 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 8 min.

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

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Warrington Central station near Warrington to Manchester Oxford Road station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester Oxford Road station near Altrincham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Warrington and Altrincham in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Warrington to Altrincham in North West?

    The first bus from Warrington to Altrincham in North West is Altrincham - Warrington. It leaves the Warrington Bus Interchange stop at 10:10.

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