There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 54m£51–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 19m£22–35Drive 217.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Altrinchamcar 217.1 mi
3h 40m£54–78Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3h 50m£72–169Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4h 31m£81–191Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
5h 39m£52–162
Scotland to Altrincham by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Altrincham is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Altrincham is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Altrincham via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Scotland and Altrincham is 229 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Altrincham without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Scotland to Altrincham, including transfers.
Scotland to Altrincham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Scotland to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Altrincham is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Altrincham, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Altrincham via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–190
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £90–160
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100–220
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–190
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £22–80
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Birmingham International to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Altrincham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Scotland to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Altrincham is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Scotland to Altrincham.
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