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Quarry Bank
Historic house, mill, and estate run by the National Trust, offering interiors, industrial heritage, and landscape history near Altrincham.
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Altrincham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Altrincham will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 6 trains that leave Stockport for Altrincham on Tue, Aug 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 17 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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G85906Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Altrincham 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 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €4 Average price | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Altrincham:
A train is €0.21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockport to Altrincham costing on average €4.
Other travel options to Altrincham take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (17m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €3 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, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Altrincham trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G85949 | On time 8:19 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 8:36 PM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
G85884 | 6:19 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 6:36 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85889 | 7:19 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h16 | 7:35 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85894 | 8:20 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h16 | 8:36 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85900 | 9:19 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 9:36 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85902 | 10:19 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 10:36 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85906 | 11:19 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 11:36 AM Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stockport to Altrincham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 1:09 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Altrincham Station -> St Peter's Square, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Altrincham 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 Altrincham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockport to Altrincham trains use the Stockport to Altrincham station pair, with some services arriving at Navigation Road. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Altrincham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, 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.
Heaton Chapel is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heaton Chapel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heaton Chapel.
Ticket office support is available at Heaton Chapel.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heaton Chapel: Parking.
Available at Heaton Chapel: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heaton Chapel: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Reddish North is 4 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Reddish North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Reddish North.
Ticket office support is available at Reddish North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reddish North: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reddish North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Level access onto platform one through the ticket office or a gate when the ticket office is closed, access onto platform 2 is via steps (20) and an overbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
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.
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