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

Altrincham to Leigh map

From Altrincham to Leigh by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to Leigh in North West, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the V1 bus from St Peter's Square (Stop Sd) station to Leigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - V1V1
Walk to Leigh
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
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leigh
    Walk to
    Leigh
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to Leigh by bus and light rail via GREEN LINE, RED LINE and 126

To get from Altrincham to Leigh in North West, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE light rail and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Leigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Bus - 126126
Walk to Leigh
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
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 min
  • 4
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    The Trafford Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    The Trafford Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    370 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leigh
    Walk to
    Leigh
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Leigh

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Leigh, North West is approximately 34.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Leigh 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 Leigh, North West

Leigh is located at Leigh, North West and the nearest public transport station is The Avenue.

Bus stations close to Leigh:

  • The Avenue
  • Henrietta Street
  • Leigh

Related Routes

Altrincham to Leigh map

Alternative route from Altrincham to Leigh by bus and light rail via GREEN LINE, RED LINE and 126

To get from Altrincham to Leigh in North West, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE light rail and finally take the 126 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Leigh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Bus - 126126
Walk to Leigh
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
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 min
  • 4
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    The Trafford Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    The Trafford Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    370 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leigh
    Walk to
    Leigh
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line V1.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Leigh 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 25 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Leigh in North West by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

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