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Journey Planning
For door-to-door journey planning via public transport, please click here to visit Traveline Northwest.
Alternatively, you may call Traveline for public transport information on 0871 200 22 33 be aware that calls to this number cost 12p per minute plus any additional access charge from your phone company.
Bus, Train and Tram
The hospital is a 10 minute walk from the bus, train and tram interchange.
For more information about local bus, rail and tram services please visit the Altrincham Interchange page below:
Cycle
Cycle stands are located nearby on George Street and outside the library Stamford New Road. It’s a 5 minute ride to us from Altrincham Interchange.
For a personalised cycling map and directions to our site, simply click the link below and enter your start location.
Walk
We’re less than 10 minutes walk from Altrincham interchange.
For a personalised walking map and directions to our site, simply click the link below and enter your start location.
Car
Altrincham General Hospital is a busy town centre location and has no designated car-parking facilities, if you choose to travel by car please allow extra time for traffic and finding nearby public parking.
For a personalised driving map and directions to our site, simply click the link below and enter your start location.
Car Parking Charges
| Car Park | Charges | Chargeable | Walking distance from town centre |
| Oakfield Road WA15 8EW |
1 hour – 10p 2 hours – 30p 3 hours – 70p 4 hours – £2 Over 4 hours – £3 |
Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm |
5 minutes |
| Regent Road WA14 1RY |
1 hour – 10p 2 hours – 30p 3 hours – 70p 4 hours – £2 Over 4 hours – £6 |
Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm |
2 minutes |
| Balmoral Road WA15 8HJ |
Free of charge at all times | 5 minutes |
Accessibility and Specialist Requirements
- Disabled Car Parking
Disabled patients can secure an underground car parking space in advance by calling the hospital prior to their appointment on 0161 413 7700.
Alternative disabled car parking is also provided on the Regent Road car park.
- Specialist Requirements
If you have any special requirements such as help with visual impairment, hearing, language or communication matters, please ask a member of staff for assistance or contact the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) on 0161 746 2019. You can also contact the Trust by minicom on 0161 746 2243. Sign Language Interpreters and Lip Speakers may also be available by prior arrangement.
Accessible transport guide
- Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is a registered charity working throughout Greater Manchester and helping children to reach their hospital appointments.
Email: to@transportforsickchildren.org
Website
Telephone enquiries: 0161 432 7800
- Ring and Ride
Ring and Ride is a door-to-door accessible minibus service for people of all ages who find it difficult to use ordinary public transport.
Email: enquiries@ringandride.info
Website
Telephone enquiries: 0161 200 6011
- Travel vouchers
Travel vouchers are for people who are not able to use ordinary buses, trains or Metrolnk and have serious walking difficulties or are registered blind. They can be used to pay for taxis and for travel on accessible bus services such as Ring and Ride and Community transport.
Telephone enquiries: 0161 244 1050