How to get from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail?

From Altrincham to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 23 bus from Stretford Metrolink (Stop J) station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to The Trafford Centre
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
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stretford Metrolink (Stop J)
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail via GREEN LINE and 250

To get from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 250 bus from Trafford Bar station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 250250
Walk to The Trafford Centre
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
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trafford Bar
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre
The distance between Altrincham, Trafford Park and The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park is approximately 8.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, Trafford Park 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 Trafford Centre, Trafford Park

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, Trafford Park and the nearest public transport station is The Trafford Centre Metrolink (Stop A).

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • The Trafford Centre Metrolink (Stop A)
  • The Trafford Centre Metrolink (Stop B)
  • Old Park Lane
Related Routes

Alternative route from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre by bus and light rail via GREEN LINE and 250

To get from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 250 bus from Trafford Bar station to The Trafford Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 250250
Walk to The Trafford Centre
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
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trafford Bar
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Trafford Centre
    Walk to
    The Trafford Centre
    10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 250.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to The Trafford Centre by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Altrincham in North West and The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park by light rail and bus is about 49 min.

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

    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 The Trafford Centre?

    Get off the light rail at the Bury (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

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