The average train between Edinburgh and Altrincham takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. 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.
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 8:12 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. 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 5h 3m.
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 Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Altrincham is 290.3 km. The road distance is 379 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.