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

From Altrincham to Wigan by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Wigan in Wigan, 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 Wigan Wallgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Wigan
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
    Wigan Wallgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Wigan by train

To get from Altrincham to Wigan in Wigan, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Altrincham station to Stockport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Crewe station to Wigan North Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is £9.10.

91min£9.10
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Altrincham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altrincham
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stockport
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    28 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Wigan
The distance between Altrincham, Wigan and Wigan, Wigan is approximately 27.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Wigan by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wigan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, Wigan 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 Wigan, Wigan

Wigan is located at Scholes, Wigan and the nearest public transport station is Rodney Street.

Train stations close to Wigan:

  • Wigan North Western
  • Pemberton

Bus stations close to Wigan:

  • Rodney Street
  • College Avenue
  • Derby House
Related Routes

From Altrincham to Wigan by train

To get from Altrincham to Wigan in Wigan, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Altrincham station to Stockport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Crewe station to Wigan North Western station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is £9.10.

91min£9.10
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Wigan
Leaves from Altrincham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altrincham
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stockport
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    28 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wigan
    Walk to
    Wigan
    Scholes
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Wigan?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Wigan?

    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 train line till Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Wigan in Wigan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to Wigan by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Altrincham in North West and Wigan in Wigan by light rail and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    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 Wigan?

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

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