How to get from Altrincham to Runcorn by bus, light rail and train?

From Altrincham to Runcorn by bus, light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: 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 61 bus from Sefton Avenue station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 6161
Walk to Runcorn
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
    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
    Widnes
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sefton Avenue
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Palace Fields
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Runcorn High Street Bus Station
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Runcorn by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West, 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 TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Runcorn
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
    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 South Parkway
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Chester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Runcorn

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Runcorn, North West is approximately 53.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Runcorn by bus, light rail and train, 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 Runcorn, North West

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Runcorn High Street- Stand A.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn East

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn High Street- Stand A
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station
  • Runcorn High Street- Stand C

Related Routes

From Altrincham to Runcorn by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West, 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 TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Runcorn
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
    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 South Parkway
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Chester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 61.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Runcorn in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

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

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