The average train between Scotland and Altrincham takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Altrincham station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Scotland to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Scotland to Altrincham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Scotland and Altrincham is 394.2 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Altrincham via Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 34m.