Edinburgh to Altrincham Trains

Edinburgh to Altrincham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Altrincham takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Edinburgh to Altrincham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 57m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: 5 times a week
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...

3h 52m

£69–111

Edinburgh to Altrincham train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Edinburgh and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:13 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Altrincham? 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Altrincham, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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