The average train between Glasgow and Altrincham takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Altrincham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Glasgow to Altrincham train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Altrincham train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Deansgate station.
Book your Glasgow to Altrincham train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Altrincham is 301.6 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Altrincham via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 57m.
