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Preston to Altrincham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Altrincham takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

1h 50m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Altrinchamtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
2h 3m
£16–33

Preston to Altrincham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 45.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Altrincham, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Altrincham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 3m.

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