How to get from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom by bus and light rail?

From Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom in North West, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: 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 YELLOW LINE light rail and finally take the 472 bus from Bury Interchange station to Market Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Ramsbottom on the Moovit app.

100min
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Bus - 472472
Walk to Ramsbottom
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Bury Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ramsbottom
    Walk to
    Ramsbottom
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom

The distance between Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), North West and Ramsbottom, North West is approximately 38.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail timetable from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom

To check the bus and light rail timetable from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)) and destination (Ramsbottom), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Light Rail line PURPLE LINE, Light Rail line YELLOW LINE, Bus line 472.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) and Ramsbottom?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) in Altrincham to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ramsbottom in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to Ramsbottom by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) in Altrincham and Ramsbottom in North West by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Ramsbottom?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) and Ramsbottom?

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

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