How to get from Altrincham to Rochdale by light rail?

From Altrincham to Rochdale by light rail

To get from Altrincham to Rochdale in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Rochdale
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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Rochdale by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NAVY LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Rochdale

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Rochdale, North West is approximately 39.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Rochdale by 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 Urban Avenue.

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Urban Avenue
  • Altrincham
  • Blessed Thomas Holford

Public transport stations close to Rochdale, North West

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

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Related Routes

From Altrincham to Rochdale by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NAVY LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line PINK LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NAVY LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Rochdale in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Rochdale in North West by light rail is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

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