What is the cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Manchester is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Manchester is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Altrincham and Manchester?

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.

Is there a direct train between Altrincham and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altrincham and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Altrincham to Manchester?

The distance between Altrincham and Manchester is 15 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

How do I travel from Altrincham to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £2 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Altrincham to Manchester?

The train from Altrincham to Manchester Piccadilly takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Manchester bus from?

Altrincham to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Altrincham Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Manchester train from?

Altrincham to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Altrincham station.

Train or bus from Altrincham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Manchester is to train which takes 28 min and costs £2 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 263 bus, which costs and takes 50 min.

Where does the Altrincham to Manchester bus arrive?

Altrincham to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Chester Street station.

Where does the Altrincham to Manchester train arrive?

Altrincham to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Altrincham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Manchester is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Altrincham to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Altrincham to Manchester?

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Altrincham to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 263 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Altrincham to Manchester by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Altrincham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly
28 min
£2–7
Line 263 bus
1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Chester Streetbus 263
50 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altrincham to Manchestertaxi 9.2 mi
21 min
£22–27
Drive 9.2 mi
1. Drive from Altrincham to Manchestercar 9.2 mi
21 min
£3–4
Tram
1. Take the tram from Altrincham to Piccadilly Gardenstram Purple Line
30 min
£2–4

Altrincham to Manchester by train

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Distance: 14.5 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Altrincham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £2–7 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Chester Street every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min.

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