How to get from Altrincham to Southport by light rail and train?

From Altrincham to Southport by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Southport in North West, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Southport
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 - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Southport by bus and train

To get from Altrincham to Southport in North West, take the 263 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Chester Street (Stop C) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 263263
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 263263
    Wait for bus
    263
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Street (Stop C)
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Southport
The distance between Altrincham, North West and Southport, North West is approximately 46.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Southport by 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 Southport, North West

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

Bus stations close to Southport:

  • Southport
  • Ashley Road
  • Southport Station (Stop Hb)
Related Routes

From Altrincham to Southport by bus and train

To get from Altrincham to Southport in North West, take the 263 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Chester Street (Stop C) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 263263
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 263263
    Wait for bus
    263
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Street (Stop C)
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 263, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Southport in North West?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Southport in North West

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Southport in North West by light rail and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN 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 Southport in North West?

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

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