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How to get from Widnes to Altrincham by bus, light rail and train?

From Widnes to Altrincham by bus, light rail and train

To get from Widnes to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 79C bus from Doctors Pub station to Hough Green Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally 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 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Doctors Pub

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doctors Pub
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hough Green Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hough Green
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 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)
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Widnes to Altrincham by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79C bus from Doctors Pub station to Hough Green Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 247 bus from Flixton Village (Stop B) station to Altrincham Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 247247
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Doctors Pub

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doctors Pub
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hough Green Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hough Green
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flixton
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flixton Village (Stop B)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 247247
    Wait for bus
    247
    Altrincham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Altrincham

The distance between Widnes, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 55.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes to Altrincham by bus, 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 Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, North West and the nearest public transport station is Vicarage Road.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Vicarage Road
  • Kingsway Hotel
  • Doctors Pub

Public transport stations close to Altrincham, North West

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

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • The Downs
  • Urban Avenue
  • Sainsbury's

From Widnes to Altrincham by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79C bus from Doctors Pub station to Hough Green Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 247 bus from Flixton Village (Stop B) station to Altrincham Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 247247
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Doctors Pub

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doctors Pub
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hough Green Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hough Green
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flixton
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flixton Village (Stop B)
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 247247
    Wait for bus
    247
    Altrincham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 247.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

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

    The 79C bus line goes from Doctors Pub station near Widnes to Liverpool station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Liverpool station near Altrincham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Widnes and Altrincham in North West by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 79C bus from the Doctors Pub stop near Widnes in North West.

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

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