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

From Altrincham to Colne by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to Colne 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 St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the M4 bus from Burnley station to Crown Hotel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - X43X43
Bus - M4M4
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 Sg)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnley
    73 min
  • 7
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Keighley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crown Hotel
    Ride to bus station
    Crown Hotel
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to Colne by bus and light rail via PURPLE LINE, X43 and M3

To get from Altrincham to Colne 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 St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the M3 bus from Burnley station to Crown Hotel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - X43X43
Bus - M3M3
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 Sg)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnley
    73 min
  • 7
    Bus - M3M3
    Wait for bus
    M3
    Trawden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crown Hotel
    Ride to bus station
    Crown Hotel
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Colne

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Colne, North West is approximately 40.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Colne 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
  • Urban Avenue
  • Blessed Thomas Holford

Public transport stations close to Colne, North West

Colne is located at Colne, North West and the nearest public transport station is Crown Hotel.

Bus stations close to Colne:

  • Crown Hotel
  • Crabtree Street
  • Sacred Heart Church

Alternative route from Altrincham to Colne by bus and light rail via PURPLE LINE, X43 and M3

To get from Altrincham to Colne 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 St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the M3 bus from Burnley station to Crown Hotel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - X43X43
Bus - M3M3
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 Sg)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnley
    73 min
  • 7
    Bus - M3M3
    Wait for bus
    M3
    Trawden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crown Hotel
    Ride to bus station
    Crown Hotel
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line X43, Bus line M4.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line X43, Bus line M3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Colne in North West by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

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