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

From Altrincham to Clifton by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to Clifton in North West, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 8 bus from St Mary's Gate (Stop Nd) station to Rake Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 88
Walk to Clifton
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 - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Mary's Gate (Stop Nd)
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Bolton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rake Lane
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Clifton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Clifton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 21 bus from Swinton Station (Stop A) station to Cumberland Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2121
Walk to Clifton
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 - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan Wallgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swinton (Manchester)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Station (Stop A)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Agecroft
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Avenue
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Clifton

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Clifton, North West is approximately 23.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Clifton 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 Altrincham.

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Altrincham
  • Altrincham Interchange
  • Stamford Way (Stop A)

Public transport stations close to Clifton, North West

Clifton is located at Clifton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Chelford Drive.

Train stations close to Clifton:

  • Clifton (Manchester)

Bus stations close to Clifton:

  • Chelford Drive
  • Billy Lane
  • Cumberland Avenue

Related Routes

From Altrincham to Clifton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Clifton in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 21 bus from Swinton Station (Stop A) station to Cumberland Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2121
Walk to Clifton
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 - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan Wallgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swinton (Manchester)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Station (Stop A)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Agecroft
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Avenue
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 21.

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

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

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

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Clifton in North West

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Clifton 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 Clifton in North West?

    Get on the GREEN 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 Clifton in North West?

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

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