There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 52m£57–126Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 16m£28–39Drive 217.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Altrinchamcar 217.1 mi
3h 40m£55–79Fly to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 57m£50–147Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 6m£37–58Fly to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 2m£65–182Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
5h 50m£65–146
Glasgow to Altrincham by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Altrincham is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Altrincham is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Hanover Street and Oxford Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Altrincham via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Glasgow and Altrincham is 229 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Altrincham without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Glasgow to Altrincham, including transfers.
Glasgow to Altrincham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Altrincham is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 57m.
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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Glasgow to Altrincham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Glasgow to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Altrincham is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Glasgow to Altrincham.
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