Train Edinburgh to Altrincham from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Altrincham takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 58m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...

3h 52m

£81–139

Edinburgh to Altrincham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 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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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 4:10 PM
3h 58m • 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Altrincham.

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Distance: 229.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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