How to get from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester in Manchester, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the V1 bus from St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station to University Shopping Centre (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - V1V1
Walk to The University Of Manchester
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    100 yd • 2 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
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Shopping Centre (Stop E)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to The University Of Manchester
    Walk to
    The University Of Manchester
    The University of Manchester, 202 Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester M13 9NR, UK
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via GREEN LINE and 253

To get from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester in Manchester, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 253 bus from Trafford Bar (Stop A) station to Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min.

39min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 253253
Walk to The University Of Manchester
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    100 yd • 2 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 (Stop A)
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop A)
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to The University Of Manchester
    Walk to
    The University Of Manchester
    The University of Manchester, 202 Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester M13 9NR, UK
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester

The distance between Altrincham, Manchester and The University Of Manchester, Manchester is approximately 9.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Borough Road.

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Borough Road
  • Stamford Way (Stop A)
  • Station House (Stop B)

Public transport stations close to The University Of Manchester, Manchester

The University Of Manchester is located at The University of Manchester, 202 Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester M13 9NR, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop B).

Train stations close to The University Of Manchester:

  • Manchester Oxford Road
  • Manchester Piccadilly
  • Ardwick

Bus stations close to The University Of Manchester:

  • Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop B)
  • University Of Manchester
  • Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop A)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via GREEN LINE and 253

To get from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester in Manchester, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 253 bus from Trafford Bar (Stop A) station to Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min.

39min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Bus - 253253
Walk to The University Of Manchester
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    100 yd • 2 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 (Stop A)
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Northern College Of Music (Stop A)
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to The University Of Manchester
    Walk to
    The University Of Manchester
    The University of Manchester, 202 Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester M13 9NR, UK
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line V1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 253.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and The University Of Manchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Altrincham in Altrincham and The University Of Manchester in Manchester by light rail and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham to get to The University Of Manchester?

    Get on the GREEN LINE light rail from the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham in Altrincham.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Altrincham and The University Of Manchester?

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

  • When is the first bus from Altrincham to The University Of Manchester?

    The first bus from Altrincham in Altrincham to The University Of Manchester in Manchester is Manchester - Altrincham. It leaves the Altrincham Interchange stop at 09:05.

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