How to get from Swinton to Altrincham by light rail?

From Swinton to Altrincham by light rail

To get from Swinton to Altrincham in North West, take the 38 from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) 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 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to
38GREEN LINE
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
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    Wait for
    38
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    35 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
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    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

From Swinton to Altrincham by and light rail

To get from Swinton to Altrincham in North West, take the 38 from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to
38PURPLE LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    undefined - 38PURPLE LINE
    Wait for
    38
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Piccadilly Gardens
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 m • 1 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)
    29 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 Swinton to Altrincham

The distance between Swinton, North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 23.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swinton to Altrincham by 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 Swinton

Swinton is located at Partington Lane, North West and the nearest public transport station is Chester Street.

Train stations close to Swinton:

  • Clifton (Manchester)

Bus stations close to Swinton:

  • Chester Street
  • Swinton Church Of St Peter (Stop H)
  • Swinton Church Of St Peter (Stop G)

Public transport stations close to Altrincham, North West

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, North West and the nearest public transport station is Cresta Court Hotel.

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Cresta Court Hotel
  • Hazel Road
  • Stamford Street

Related Routes

From Swinton to Altrincham by and light rail

To get from Swinton to Altrincham in North West, take the 38 from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to
38PURPLE LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    undefined - 38PURPLE LINE
    Wait for
    38
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Piccadilly Gardens
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 m • 1 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)
    29 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 Swinton to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct between Swinton and Altrincham?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which line goes from Swinton to Altrincham?

    The line goes from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station near Swinton in Swinton to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Piccadilly Gardens station near Altrincham in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swinton to Altrincham by light rail?

    The total travel time between Swinton in Swinton and Altrincham in North West by light rail is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the near Swinton to get to Altrincham?

  • Where do I get off the when travelling between Swinton and Altrincham?

    Get off the at the Piccadilly Gardens station, which is closest to Altrincham in North West.