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How to get fromEdinburgh to Altrinchamby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Altrincham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thynne Street to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 5
    4h 9m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 51m
    £35–60

  3. Drive 214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Altrinchamcar car 214.8 mi
    3h 55m
    £53–77

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    4h 57m
    £52–142

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrinchamtram tram Replacement Bus
    4h 35m
    £83–143

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 33m
    £70–216

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain train
    6h 11m
    £86–172

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Altrincham, England?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Altrincham Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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