Glasgow to Altrincham Trains

Glasgow to Altrincham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Altrincham takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 16m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...

3h 56m

£55–123

Glasgow to Altrincham train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Glasgow and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:08 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 2 changes
11:15 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
7h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:28 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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