How to get from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool by light rail and train?

From Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PURPLE 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 MERSEYRAIL train from Hunts Cross station to Moorfields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    50 m • 1 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunts Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moorfields
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE and NORTHERN

To get from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    50 m • 1 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool

The distance between Altrincham Interchange, Liverpool and Liverpool, Liverpool is approximately 67.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altrincham Interchange

Altrincham Interchange is located at Altrincham Interchange, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Altrincham.

Bus stations close to Altrincham Interchange:

  • Altrincham
  • Stamford Way (Stop A)
  • Station House (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is North John Street (Stop Cb).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool James Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • North John Street (Stop Cb)
  • Castle Street (Stop La)
  • Derby Square (Stop Lc)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE and NORTHERN

To get from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    50 m • 1 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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham Interchange and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham Interchange in Altrincham to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham Interchange to Liverpool by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Altrincham Interchange in Altrincham and Liverpool in Liverpool by light rail and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham Interchange to get to Liverpool?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE light rail from the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham Interchange in Altrincham.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Altrincham Interchange and Liverpool?

    Get off the light rail at the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Liverpool in Liverpool.