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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Watford to Altrincham. The train trip from Watford to Altrincham is usually about 3 hours and 10 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Virgin Trains + Connections train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 145 mi (234 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 56m |
| Lowest price | $59.89 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Watford to Altrincham?
2 train services operate from Watford to Altrincham. West Midlands Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 1 | 2h 56m | $147.42 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 7 | 3h 12m | $76.20 |
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Watford to Altrincham start from $147, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Altrincham. Virgin Trains + Connections in Watford leaves from Watford Junction . And in Altrincham trains arrive at Navigation Road .
From Watford to Altrincham train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 56 minutes.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Watford to Altrincham start from $60, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Altrincham. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Watford leaves from Watford Junction . And in Altrincham trains arrive at Navigation Road .
From Watford to Altrincham train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 12 minutes. If you are looking to get to Altrincham faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Watford to Altrincham tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Watford at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Altrincham to Watford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main departure station: Watford Junction
There is one train station in Watford.
All train stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
Where is the train station in Altrincham?
Main arrival station: Navigation Road Station
Altrincham has one train station.
Train stations in Altrincham:
Navigation Road Station
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