The average train between Edinburgh and Altrincham takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Edinburgh and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Altrincham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Edinburgh to Altrincham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Altrincham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Altrincham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Metrolink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Altrincham is 290.3 km. The road distance is 369 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
