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How to get from Altrincham to The Lowry by light rail?

From Altrincham to The Lowry by light rail

To get from Altrincham to The Lowry in Salford, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the RED LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Walk to The Lowry
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
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 min
  • 4
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    The Trafford Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Lowry
    Walk to
    The Lowry
    The Quays
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to The Lowry by light rail via PURPLE LINE and BLUE LINE

To get from Altrincham to The Lowry in Salford, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Mediacityuk (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to The Lowry
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
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 min
  • 4
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mediacityuk (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Lowry
    Walk to
    The Lowry
    The Quays
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to The Lowry

The distance between Altrincham, Salford and The Lowry, Salford is approximately 14.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to The Lowry by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, Salford 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 The Lowry, Salford

The Lowry is located at The Quays, Salford and the nearest public transport station is Mediacityuk.

Bus stations close to The Lowry:

  • Mediacityuk
  • The Lowry
  • The Quays/Mediacityuk (At)

Alternative route from Altrincham to The Lowry by light rail via PURPLE LINE and BLUE LINE

To get from Altrincham to The Lowry in Salford, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Mediacityuk (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Walk to The Lowry
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
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 min
  • 4
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mediacityuk (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Lowry
    Walk to
    The Lowry
    The Quays
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to The Lowry?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to The Lowry?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and The Lowry?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to The Lowry?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham in North West to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near The Lowry in Salford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to The Lowry by light rail?

    The total travel time between Altrincham in North West and The Lowry in Salford by light rail is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham to get to The Lowry?

    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 The Lowry?

    Get off the light rail at the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to The Lowry in Salford.

  • When is the first bus from Altrincham to The Lowry?

    The first bus from Altrincham in North West to The Lowry in Salford is Manchester - Altrincham. It leaves the Altrincham Interchange stop at 09:45.

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