The average train between Southampton and Altrincham takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Altrincham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Southampton to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Southampton to Altrincham train tickets online with Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Southampton and Altrincham is 283.6 km. The road distance is 377 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m.