Navigation Road station

Navigation Road
A Northern train calling at the station
General information
LocationAltrincham, Trafford,
England
Coordinates53°23′43″N 2°20′36″W / 53.3953°N 2.3433°W / 53.3953; -2.3433
Grid referenceSJ772888
Managed byNorthern Trains
Transit authorityGreater Manchester
Platforms1
Other information
Station codeNVR
ClassificationDfT category F2
Passengers
2020/21 21,166
2021/22 57,620
2022/23 72,084
2023/24 82,312
2024/25 96,498
Location
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Navigation Road railway station serves the east of Altrincham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the Mid-Cheshire line and the Altrincham Line of the Manchester Metrolink network. There are two bidirectional platforms: one heavy rail opposite another for light rail. A level crossing operates at the southern end of the station.

History

See also: History of Manchester Metrolink

The station was opened on 20 July 1931, on the Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway (MSJAR) following the electrification of that line, and was referred to as Navigation Road (Altrincham) on early tickets and timetables. British Rail electric multiple units between Manchester Piccadilly and Altrincham ceased on 24 December 1991. The former Altrincham-bound (down) platform has since been used for Mid-Cheshire Line trains and the former Manchester-bound (up) platform reopened as a Metrolink stop on 15 June 1992.[1]

Facilities

There is a car park on the Metrolink side of the station with 71 spaces, including five for blue badge holders. A ticket machine is installed within the shelter on the heavy rail side of the station.[2]

Services

Railway

Northern Trains operates hourly services between Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Northwich and Chester, with additional trains at peak times. The Sunday service runs at a two-hourly frequency.[3]

Navigation Road
A M5000 tram bound for Altrincham
General information
LocationAltrincham, Trafford
England
Coordinates53°23′45″N 2°20′36″W / 53.39587°N 2.34327°W / 53.39587; -2.34327
SystemMetrolink station
LineAltrincham Line
Platforms1
Other information
StatusIn operation
Fare zone4
History
Opened20 July 1931 (1931-07-20)
Original companyManchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway
Post-groupingManchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway
Key dates
25 December 1991Closed as a railway station
15 June 1992Reopened as a Metrolink stop
Location

Navigation Road lies in Metrolink fare zone 4[4] and is served by two lines; the service pattern is:[5]

Buses

The station is served by Metroline Manchester routes 285 (anti-clockwise) and 286 (clockwise) every hour between Altrincham Interchange and Timperley.[5]

Preceding station Manchester Metrolink Following station
Altrincham
Terminus
 Altrincham–Bury (peak only) Timperley
towards Bury
Altrincham–Piccadilly Timperley
towards Piccadilly
Preceding station National Rail Following station
Altrincham   Northern Trains
Mid-Cheshire Line 		  Stockport

References

  1. ^ "Navigation Road railway station". Mid-Cheshire Rail Users Association. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Navigation Road tram stop: Stop details". Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Train Timetables". Northern Railway. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Metrolink ticket zones map". Transport for Greater Manchester. Archived from the original on 6 December 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Navigation Road tram and bus services". Bustimes.org. Retrieved 2 March 2026.

Further reading

  • Mitchell, Vic; Smith, Keith (2013). Chester Northgate to Manchester. Middleton Press. figs. 86-87. ISBN 9781908174512. OCLC 892704846.
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