The average train between Canterbury and Altrincham takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Altrincham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Altrincham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Canterbury to Altrincham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Altrincham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Canterbury to Altrincham train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Metrolink.
The distance between Canterbury and Altrincham is 330.4 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Altrincham via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 16m.