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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Accrington to Altrincham. Traveling by train from Accrington to Altrincham usually takes around 2 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Northern Rail + Connections train can make the trip in one hour and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 25 mi (41 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 56m |
| Lowest price | $23.54 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Accrington to Altrincham?
2 train services operate from Accrington to Altrincham. Northern Rail + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 4 | 2h 7m | $23.54 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 4 | 2h 5m | $31.01 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Accrington to Altrincham start from $31, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Altrincham. Northern Rail + Connections in Accrington leaves from Accrington Station . And in Altrincham trains arrive at Navigation Road .
From Accrington to Altrincham train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 2 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Altrincham faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 56 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Northern Rail + Connections offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Altrincham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Accrington to Altrincham. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Accrington at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 Accrington.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Accrington?
Main departure station: Accrington Station
There is one train station in Accrington.
All train stations in Accrington:
Accrington Station
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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