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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 51m
    £104–152
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 52m
    £34–56
  3. Drive  208.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Altrinchamcar car 208.4 mi
    3h 41m
    £52–75
  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 37m
    £67–239
  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wilmslowtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h
    £92–161
  6. Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 45m
    £104–240
  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    8h 13m
    £88–232

Southampton to Altrincham by train and tram

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Altrincham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Altrincham Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 52m.

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