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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Appley Bridge in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Salford Central station to Appley Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 3838
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Appley Bridge
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Logistics North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Central
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Appley Bridge
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Appley Bridge
    Walk to
    Appley Bridge
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via PURPLE LINE, V1 and NORTHERN

To get from Altrincham to Appley Bridge in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the V1 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Salford Central station to Appley Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - V1V1
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Appley Bridge
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Central
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Appley Bridge
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Appley Bridge
    Walk to
    Appley Bridge
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Appley Bridge

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Appley Bridge, North West is approximately 31.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Appley Bridge 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 Altrincham

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)
  • Station House (Stop B)
  • Altrincham

Public transport stations close to Appley Bridge, North West

Appley Bridge is located at Appley Bridge, North West and the nearest public transport station is The Dell.

Bus stations close to Appley Bridge:

  • The Dell
  • Mill Lane
  • Back Lane

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via PURPLE LINE, V1 and NORTHERN

To get from Altrincham to Appley Bridge in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the V1 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Salford Central station to Appley Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - V1V1
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Appley Bridge
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wy)
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Central
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Appley Bridge
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Appley Bridge
    Walk to
    Appley Bridge
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Appley Bridge?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 38, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to Appley Bridge?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line V1, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Appley Bridge in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Appley Bridge in North West?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Appley Bridge in North West

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Appley Bridge in North West by light rail, bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham to get to Appley Bridge in North West?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE light rail from the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Altrincham and Appley Bridge in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Appley Bridge in North West.

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