The average train between Edinburgh and Altrincham takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 58m. 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 Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Edinburgh to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Deansgate station.
Book your Edinburgh to Altrincham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Altrincham is 290.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Altrincham via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 57m.