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Widnes to Altrincham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Widnes and Altrincham takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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.

1h 57m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
  3. Take the train from Stockport to Altrinchamtrain train
2h 5m
£17–40

Widnes to Altrincham train times

Trains run hourly between Widnes and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Widnes to Altrincham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Altrincham, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Altrincham via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 5m.

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