Getting to Altrincham 10K

7 September 2025

The Altrincham 10K returns to the town centre on Sunday 7 September.

Key advice

Fans are advised to travel to the Altrincham tram stop on the Altrincham line.
The stop is a short 5 minute walk from the start line.
Double trams will run from Manchester City Centre every 15 minutes.
On event day, tram improvement works will take place at Piccadilly and on the Ashton line. Buses will replace trams operating between Ashton-under-Lyne and Piccadilly Gardens.
Get more information about travelling by tram.

To allow the event to take place safely, a number of roads will be closed on a rolling basis. The following roads will be closed on Sunday 7 September:

Stamford New Road: 6am to 12pm
Railway Street, The Downs, St Johns Road, Ashley Road: 9am to 9.40am
Hale Road: 9am to 10.15am
Shay Lane: 9.10am to 10.30am
Roaring Gate Lane: 9.10am to 10.45am
Whitecarr Lane, Clay Lane: 9.15am to 10.55am
Grove Lane: 9.15am to 11.15am
Moss Lane: 9.20am to 11.30am

Travel by tram

Fans are advised to travel to the Altrincham 10K event by tram.

The closest tram stop to the event is Altrincham, which is on the Altrincham line.
It's then just a 5-minute walk via Stamford New Road to reach the start line at the junction of Regent Road/Stamford New Road.
Double trams will run every 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre to Altrincham.
On race day, planned engineering works will take place on London Road near Piccadilly Station and along the Ashton line, which means there will be no trams operating between Ashton-under-Lyne and Piccadilly Gardens.

Use the Bee Network app to find live tram times.

For more information about your journey, take a look at the tram network map.

Beat the queue at the machines and tap in and out at on-stop using contactless tap and go.
Altrincham tram stop is in Zone 4.
Find the best ticket for your journey.

Travel by bus

With road closures in place, some bus services will be diverted in Altrincham.

In the days leading up to the event, please check our travel alerts page to find out if any of the below services will be affected.

Both the start & finish lines can be reached on foot, in under 5 minutes, from Altrincham Interchange.

The following bus services operate to Altrincham Interchange:

Travel by train

Looking to travel by train? Train services start later on Sundays. As a result, rail services will arrive into Altrincham after the event start time of 9.30am.

We are advising those attending to look at other travel options including going by tram.

Don't forget, buses will replace trams between Ashton-under-Lyne and Piccadilly Gardens on the day due to tram improvement works.

Travel by car

To allow the Altrincham 10K to take place safely, several road closures will be in place an on the day and parking will suspended on some nearby.

There is also likely to be increased congestion around Altrincham town centre. We're advising travelling by public transport to Altrincham, where possible.

If you do drive, the following car parks are within a short distance of the course:

Stamford Quarter car park, WA14 1RH
Goose Green car park, WA14 2FF

If you have to drive or need to be dropped off/picked up, did you know that there are 24 park and ride sites in Greater Manchester, where you can park your car for free, and hop on the tram to your destination?

The nearest park and ride sites to Altrincham Interchange are:

Navigation Road (66 spaces, 5 disabled spaces)
Brooklands (84 spaces)

If you park at either stop, you can take the tram directly to Altrincham in less than 10 minutes.

Before travelling on the tram you will need to purchase a ticket either by buying one at the ticket machines or by using contactless – just tap in at the start and then tap out at the end of you journey using the on-stop machines.

Cycling and walking

There is a secure on-site cycle parking for up to 53 bikes outside of Altrincham Interchange, with security and CCTV.

If you are going to ride to site, remember to bring a bike lock, pack bike lights and wear a helmet. Please do not drink and ride.

For all things walking and cycling routes, visit our Bee Active webpages

Spectating on the day

The Altrincham 10K will be ran along a relatively flat, circular route, towards Hale Barns, before returning to Altrincham town centre.

Further information about the race course and where you can cheer your loved ones on from on the day, can be found through the event organiser. Visit the Altrincham 10k website, to find out more.

Accessibility on the Bee Network

We want everyone to travel safely and easily.

Find information and accessibility travel guides to help you travel on the Bee Network.