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

By light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Warrington in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Warrington Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Warrington
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 - 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
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrington Central
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Warrington
    Walk to
    Warrington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Altrincham to Warrington in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Warrington Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Warrington
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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrington Central
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Warrington
    Walk to
    Warrington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Warrington

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Warrington, North West is approximately 23.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Warrington 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 Warrington, North West

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

Train stations close to Warrington:

  • Warrington Bank Quay
  • Warrington West
  • Sankey For Penketh

Bus stations close to Warrington:

  • Warrington Central
  • Central Station
  • Warrington Bus Interchange

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Altrincham to Warrington in North West, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Warrington Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Warrington
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 - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrington Central
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Warrington
    Walk to
    Warrington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Warrington 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 till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Warrington in North West

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

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Warrington in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

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