Altrincham to Edinburgh Trains

Altrincham to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Altrincham and Edinburgh takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 25m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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4h 45m

£52–122

Altrincham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Altrincham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:38 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.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:41 AM
9h 3m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:40 AM
9h 2m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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