{"id":148,"date":"2018-03-27T08:26:10","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T08:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/altrincham\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:49:20","slug":"getting-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/altrincham\/patients-visitors\/visitors\/getting-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Here"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. \n\n Walk<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  2. \n\n Cycle<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  3. \n\n Bus<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  4. \n\n Train<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  5. \n\n Tram<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  6. \n\n Car<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  7. \n\n Accessibility<\/a>\n\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We strongly recommend using active travel or public transport to get Altrincham Hospital as there is no public car parking on site. Altrincham Hospital is served by public transport and other community and sustainable transport options.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For information about public transport services please contact\u00a0Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on 0161 244 1000. Their lines are open between 7.00 am and 8.00 pm on Monday to Friday, and from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on weekends and bank holidays, <\/span>you can also visit their website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can plan your journey by any mode of transport using the <\/span>TfGM journey planning tool.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Walk”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Walk<\/h2>\n

    Walking is an excellent, low cost, way to get some exercise into a busy schedule. Whether you\u2019re walking the whole way, to a bus stop, Metrolink or train station, the steps add up. Altrincham Hospital is easily accessible on foot and is in central Altrincham.\u00a0Plan your route on the <\/span>TfGM journey planner<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Cycle”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Cycle<\/h2>\n

    There are no cycle parking spaces within Altrincham Hospital. Nearby on street cycle stands can be used, and there are some close to <\/span>The Downs\/Railway Street junction, here<\/span><\/a>. Please note that bikes are left at the users own risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Visit Cycle Streets for a personalised cycling map and directions to our site<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Bus”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Bus<\/h2>\n

    Altrincham Hospital is very well served by buses, with bus stops on Railway Street, Ashley Road and Lloyd Street nearby. The hospital is also a short walk from Altrincham Interchange.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For live departures for from Ashley Road, southbound, please click here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    For live departures for from Altrincham Hospital, please click here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    TfGM also provides <\/span>this summary<\/span><\/a> of which buses serve Altrincham Hospital, and the journey times to the site.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”train”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Train<\/h2>\n

    The nearest railway station is Altrincham, which is on the mid-Cheshire line between Manchester and Chester.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Live departures and arrivals from Altrincham can be seen <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> on the National Rail Enquiries website.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”tram”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Tram<\/h2>\n

    The nearest tram stop is Altrincham Interchange, which is the terminus of both the \u2018green\u2019 and the \u2018purple\u2019 lines of the Metrolink. This is a five minute walk from Altrincham Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester site for details of trams to and from the Altrincham Hospital.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Car”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Car<\/h2>\n

    There is no onsite car parking at Altrincham Hospital. If you choose to travel by car please allow extra time for traffic and finding nearby public parking. For specific information about car parking, <\/span>please visit this webpage<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Electric Vehicle Charging<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

    There are no electric vehicle charging facilities at Altrincham Hospital. However, there are a number of options close to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you want to find nearby charging units, please look at the <\/span>TfGM electric travel website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Accessibility”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Accessibility and Specialist requirements<\/h2>\n

    View access information for each of our sites<\/a> (availability of accessible lifts, low payment counters, assisted access entrances etc.).<\/p>\n