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

From Altrincham to Middleton by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to Middleton in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 163 bus from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) station to Middleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 163163
Walk to Middleton
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
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Bury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleton
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Middleton
    Walk to
    Middleton
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to Middleton by bus and light rail via PURPLE LINE, 117 and 17

To get from Altrincham to Middleton 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 Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 117 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Hanover Street (Stop Nm) station to Middleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 117117
Bus - 1717
Walk to Middleton
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
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Greengate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Street (Stop Nm)
    2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleton
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Middleton
    Walk to
    Middleton
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Middleton

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Middleton, North West is approximately 14.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Middleton 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 Middleton, North West

Middleton is located at Middleton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Middleton.

Bus stations close to Middleton:

  • Middleton
  • Mill Fold Road
  • Middleton Way

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altrincham to Middleton by bus and light rail via PURPLE LINE, 117 and 17

To get from Altrincham to Middleton 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 Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 117 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Hanover Street (Stop Nm) station to Middleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 117117
Bus - 1717
Walk to Middleton
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
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Greengate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Street (Stop Nm)
    2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleton
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Middleton
    Walk to
    Middleton
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 163.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 117, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Middleton 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 15 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Middleton 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 one bus line till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Middleton in North West

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Middleton in North West by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

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