How to get from Altrincham to Irlam by bus and train?

From Altrincham to Irlam by bus and train

To get from Altrincham to Irlam in Cadishead, take the 247 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Flixton Village station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Flixton station to Irlam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 247247
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 247247
    Wait for bus
    247
    The Trafford Centre Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flixton Village
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flixton
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station Irlam
    Ride to train station
    Irlam
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Irlam by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Irlam in Cadishead, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Irlam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    2 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Irlam
    Ride to train station
    Irlam
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Irlam

The distance between Altrincham, Cadishead and Irlam, Cadishead is approximately 21.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Irlam by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cadishead – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Altrincham to Irlam by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Irlam in Cadishead, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Irlam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    2 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Irlam
    Ride to train station
    Irlam
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 247, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Altrincham and Irlam?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Altrincham to Irlam?

    The 247 bus line goes from Altrincham Interchange station near Altrincham in North West to The Trafford Centre Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till The Trafford Centre Bus Station station near Irlam in Cadishead.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to Irlam by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Altrincham in North West and Irlam in Cadishead by bus and train is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Altrincham to get to Irlam?

    Get on the 247 bus from the Altrincham Interchange stop near Altrincham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Altrincham and Irlam?

    Get off the bus at the The Trafford Centre Bus Station station, which is closest to Irlam in Cadishead.

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