The average train between Altrincham and Edinburgh takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Altrincham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Altrincham to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Altrincham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Altrincham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Altrincham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Altrincham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Metrolink, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Altrincham and Edinburgh is 290.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a vehicle from Altrincham to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 44m.