There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Altrincham by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to Altrinchamtram Green Line
49 min£3–5Line 135 bus, line 263 bus
- Take the bus from Polefield Hall Road to Piccadilly Gardensbus 135
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Altrincham Interchangebus 263
1h 38mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Prestwich to Altrinchamtaxi 12.3 mi
27 min£29–35Drive 12.3 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Altrinchamcar 12.3 mi
27 min£3–5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Altrincham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Altrincham is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £29 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Polefield Hall Road and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prestwich and arriving at Altrincham. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Prestwich and Altrincham is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Altrincham without a car is to tram which takes 49 min and costs £3 - £5.
The tram from Prestwich to Altrincham takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Prestwich to Altrincham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Polefield Hall Road station.
Prestwich to Altrincham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Altrincham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Altrincham, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Prestwich to Altrincham every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polefield Hall Road to Altrincham Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Prestwich to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Polefield Hall Road to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £29–35
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 750 750
- Website
- rochdaletowntaxi.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 644 104
Central Newline
- Phone
- +44 1706 378 000
- Website
- centralnewline.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwich to Altrincham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Altrincham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Altrincham is 12 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Prestwich to Altrincham.
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