There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Altrincham by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrinchamtram Purple Line
2h 5m£31–59Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the tram from Shudehill to Altrinchamtram Blue Line / ...
2h 33m£13–19Bus, line 288 bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Altrincham Interchangebus 288
2h 30m£15–23Drive 75.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Altrinchamcar 75.2 mi
1h 19m£19–27
Birmingham to Altrincham by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Altrincham is to bus and tram which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Altrincham is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Altrincham via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Birmingham and Altrincham is 90 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Altrincham without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Birmingham to Altrincham, including transfers.
Birmingham to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Altrincham Interchange via Manchester Airport The Station in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Altrincham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Altrincham is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Birmingham to Altrincham.
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