There are 5 ways to get from Altrincham to Manchester by tram, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Altrincham to St Peter's Squaretram Purple Line / ...
27 min£3–5Line 263 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Chester Streetbus 263
50 min£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Altrincham to Manchestertaxi 9.2 mi
21 min£22–26Drive 9.2 mi
- Drive from Altrincham to Manchestercar 9.2 mi
21 min£3–4Train
- Take the train from Altrincham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
28 min£5–10
Altrincham to Manchester by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Manchester is to line 263 bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Manchester is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £22 - £26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Chester Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altrincham and arriving at St Peter's Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Altrincham and Manchester is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Manchester without a car is to tram which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £5.
The tram from Altrincham to St Peter's Square takes 27 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Altrincham to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Altrincham Interchange station.
Altrincham to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Altrincham station.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Manchester is to line 263 bus which takes 50 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Manchester, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Altrincham to St Peter's Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Chester Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Altrincham to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Chester Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £22–26
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
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More Questions & Answers
Altrincham to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Chester Street station.
Altrincham to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Manchester is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Altrincham to Manchester.
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