Altrincham to Edinburgh Trains

Altrincham to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Altrincham and Edinburgh takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Altrincham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 51m

£68–114

Altrincham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Altrincham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:41 AM
9h 3m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:40 AM
9h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 9:39 PM
4h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Altrincham to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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