There are 6 ways to get from Scotland 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 56m£55–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 15m£27–39Drive 217.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Altrinchamcar 217.1 mi
3h 39m£54–78Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3h 50m£82–209Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4h 35m£92–219Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
5h 56m£66–170
Scotland to Altrincham by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Altrincham is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Altrincham is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland 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 56m.
The distance between Scotland and Altrincham is 229 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Altrincham without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Scotland to Altrincham, including transfers.
Scotland to Altrincham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Scotland to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Altrincham is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Altrincham, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Altrincham via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–300
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Altrincham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Scotland to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Altrincham is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Scotland to Altrincham.
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