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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Alderley Edge
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Alderley Edge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Alderley Edge will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester for Alderley Edge on Fri, Jul 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
5:36 AM0h43Manchester6:19 AMAlderley Edge$21One-way0 transfers- 5:36 PM0h44Manchester6:20 PMAlderley Edge$51One-way0 transfers
- 8:36 AM0h43Manchester9:19 AMAlderley Edge$71One-way0 transfers
- 6:37 PM0h30Manchester7:07 PMAlderley Edge$71One-way0 transfers
- 6:37 PM0h30Manchester7:07 PMAlderley Edge$71One-way0 transfers
- 8:36 AM0h43Manchester9:19 AMAlderley Edge$71One-way0 transfers
- 5:36 AM0h43Manchester6:19 AMAlderley Edge$21One-way0 transfers
- 5:36 PM0h44Manchester6:20 PMAlderley Edge$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Manchester to Alderley Edge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Alderley Edge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (25m by train vs 38m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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 Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited.
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.
Live departures
Manchester to Alderley Edge train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Alderley Edge trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:38 AM Manchester | 0h29 | 12:07 PM Alderley Edge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:38 PM Manchester | 0h29 | 2:07 PM Alderley Edge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
| 5:36 AM Manchester | 0h43 | 6:19 AM Alderley Edge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:36 AM Manchester | 0h43 | 9:19 AM Alderley Edge | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Alderley Edge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Alderley Edge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 1:51 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Alderley Edge trainsNorthern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Alderley Edge from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Alderley Edge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Alderley Edge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alderley Edge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Alderley Edge
Most Manchester to Alderley Edge trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Alderley Edge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Alderley Edge leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Levenshulme from Manchester city centre
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme train station facilities and services
Levenshulme has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Levenshulme.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Levenshulme: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Alderley Edge station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Alderley Edge from Alderley Edge city centre
Alderley Edge train station facilities and services
Alderley Edge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alderley Edge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alderley Edge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alderley Edge: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Alderley Edge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alderley Edge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Separate level access from car park to Crewe platform and from station drive to ticket office and Manchester platform. A stepped footbridge links the two platforms. Anti-slip treads added to footbridge steps and deck in 2018, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060, 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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