The average train between Holyhead and Altrincham takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Altrincham station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Holyhead to Altrincham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Altrincham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hale station.
Book your Holyhead to Altrincham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Altrincham is 151.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Hale via Chester in around 3h 23m.