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How to get fromHelsby to Altrinchamby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsby to Altrincham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Helsby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrinchamtram tram Purple Line
    1h 33m
    £14–22

  2. Drive  22.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helsby to Altrinchamcar car 22.3 mi
    30 min
    £6–9

  3. Train, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Helsby to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thynne Street to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 5
    2h 2m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Helsby to Altrinchamtaxi taxi 22.3 mi
    30 min
    £45–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Altrinchamtrain train Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    1h 50m
    £11–22

  6. Bus, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Smithy Lane to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus X30
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 5
    2h 52m

Helsby to Altrincham by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Altrincham hourly. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithy Lane to Altrincham Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K in around 2h 52m.

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