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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
zł11
Average price
zł16
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Altrincham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altrincham to Manchester will cost around zł16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Altrincham for Manchester on Fri, Aug 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L89034Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altrincham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from zł11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł11, and a bus costs an average of zł17.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł16 Average price Cheapest | zł18 Average price | zł12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Altrincham to Manchester:
A train is zł2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altrincham to Manchester costing on average zł18.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (28m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around zł16 compared to roughly zł12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Altrincham to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L89043 | On time 11:57 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0h28 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89048 | On time 12:57 PM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0h28 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
L89025+ G00781 | 8:20 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0h39 | 8:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L89029 | 8:57 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0h28 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89034 | 9:57 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0h28 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89038 | 10:57 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0h28 | 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Altrincham to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price zł11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Most Altrincham to Manchester trains use the Altrincham to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester. Use this guide to compare Altrincham and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Altrincham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Altrincham.
Ticket office support is available at Altrincham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Altrincham: Parking.
Available at Altrincham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Altrincham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Separate level access from bus station to Platform 1(Metrolink trams) and from Oakfield Road car park entrance to Platform 4 (to Chester). To Platform 2 (Metrolink trams) and 3 (to Manchester) via Lifts which are available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Navigation Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Navigation Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Navigation Road: Parking.
Available at Navigation Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Navigation Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester and Chester : From the level crossing (at the junction of Navigation Road and Wellington Road) through a narrow gap, up a ramp (16 paces, 1:17 slope) onto the platform (situated on the Wellington Road side), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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