How to get from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham by light rail?

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham - Light Rail Timetable

The BLUE LINE light rail from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham runs from 06:01 to 23:16, with departures every 15 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham by light rail

To get from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham in North West, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) 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 13 min. The light rail schedule from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Altrincham on the Moovit app.

73min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Walk to Altrincham
Leaves from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    26 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)
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altrincham
    Walk to
    Altrincham
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham

The distance between Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), North West and Altrincham, North West is approximately 24.67 km, which can typically be traveled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail timetable from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham

To check the light rail timetable from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)) and destination (Altrincham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest light rail timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE LINE, Light Rail line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) and Altrincham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) in Whitefield to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to Altrincham by light rail?

    The total travel time between Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) in Whitefield and Altrincham in North West by light rail is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Altrincham?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) in Whitefield.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) and Altrincham?

    Get off the light rail at the Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Altrincham in North West.

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