The average train between Sheffield and Altrincham takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sheffield 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 every 30 minutes between Sheffield and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 5m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Altrincham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Sheffield to Altrincham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Altrincham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Altrincham station.
Book your Sheffield to Altrincham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Altrincham is 58.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Altrincham via Stockport in around 1h 38m.