The average train between Oxford and Altrincham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Altrincham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Oxford to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Oxford and Altrincham is 196.3 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.