The average train between Reading and Altrincham takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Altrincham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Reading to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Altrincham train tickets online with Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Reading and Altrincham is 234.2 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.