The average train between London and Altrincham takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Altrincham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
London to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Altrincham station.
Book your London to Altrincham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Metrolink.
The distance between London and Altrincham is 257.6 km. The road distance is 307 km.
There is no direct connection from London to Altrincham. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, then take the vehicle to Altrincham.