How to get from Altrincham to Astley by bus and light rail?

From Altrincham to Astley by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to Astley in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to The Straits station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 2525
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    230 m • 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
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Straits
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to Astley by bus and light rail via PURPLE LINE, 150 and 126

To get from Altrincham to Astley in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to The Straits station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 150150
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    230 m • 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
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Straits
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Astley

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Astley, North West is approximately 22.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Astley by bus and 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 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 Astley, North West

Astley is located at Astley, North West and the nearest public transport station is Astley Hall Drive.

Bus stations close to Astley:

  • Astley Hall Drive
  • The Straits
  • Abbeycroft Close

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altrincham to Astley by bus and light rail via PURPLE LINE, 150 and 126

To get from Altrincham to Astley in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to The Straits station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 150150
Bus - 126126
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    230 m • 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
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Straits
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 25, Bus line 126.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 150, Bus line 126.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Astley 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 2 bus lines till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Astley in North West

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Astley in North West by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

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