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

From Swinton to Altrincham by bus, light rail and train

To get from Swinton to Altrincham in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 21 bus from Chester Street station to Swinton Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally 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 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Chester Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Street
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Agecroft
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swinton Station (Stop A)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swinton (Manchester)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Swinton to Altrincham by light rail and train

To get from Swinton to Altrincham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Swinton (Manchester) 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 10 min.

70min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Swinton (Manchester)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swinton (Manchester)
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 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
    250 yd • 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 14.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swinton 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 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
  • Altrincham Interchange
  • Altrincham

From Swinton to Altrincham by light rail and train

To get from Swinton to Altrincham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Swinton (Manchester) 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 10 min.

70min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Swinton (Manchester)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swinton (Manchester)
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 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
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Altrincham?

    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 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swinton to Altrincham?

    The 21 bus line goes from Chester Street station near Swinton in Swinton to Agecroft station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Agecroft station near Altrincham in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swinton to Altrincham by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Swinton in Swinton and Altrincham in North West by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Chester Street stop near Swinton in Swinton.

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

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

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