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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Altrincham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Altrincham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Altrincham:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Altrincham costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Altrincham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-11.50. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Altrincham
How to get from Liverpool to Altrincham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Altrincham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:15 PM0h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre9:00 PMManchester, Airport€51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:15 PM0h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre9:00 PMManchester, Airport€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:15 PM0h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre9:00 PMManchester, Airport€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G89942 · G8591611:00 AM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:36 PMAltrincham station (ALT)€111One-way1 transfer
- G89939 · G8591010:00 AM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:36 PMAltrincham station (ALT)€131One-way1 transfer
- G89934 · G859069:00 AM2h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:36 AMAltrincham station (ALT)€151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:55 PM0h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre7:40 PMManchester, Airport€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:40 AM0h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre7:25 AMManchester, Airport€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 AM0h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre9:55 AMManchester, Airport€51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Altrincham:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Altrincham costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Altrincham take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Altrincham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Altrincham station (ALT).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Altrincham by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Altrincham by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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