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How to get fromPrestwich to Altrinchamby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Altrincham by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Prestwich to Altrinchamtram tram Green Line
    49 min
    £4–6

  2. Drive 12.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prestwich to Altrinchamcar car 12.3 mi
    27 min
    £3–5

  3. Bus, line 263 bus

    1. Take the bus from Longfield Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 263
    1h 36m
    £4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestwich to Altrinchamtaxi taxi 12.3 mi
    27 min
    £29–35

Prestwich to Altrincham by bus and foot

Calendar598Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Prestwich to Altrincham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Altrincham Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 36m.

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