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How to get fromGlasgow to Altrinchamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 52m
    £57–126
  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 16m
    £28–39
  3. Drive  217.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Altrinchamcar car 217.1 mi
    3h 40m
    £55–79
  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    4h 57m
    £50–147
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    6h 6m
    £37–58
  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 2m
    £65–182
  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain train
    5h 50m
    £65–146

Glasgow to Altrincham by train and tram

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Altrincham, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Altrincham via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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