The cheapest and fastest trains from Altrincham to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Altrincham to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altrincham to Harrogate will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Altrincham for Harrogate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 30 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Altrincham to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altrincham to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£44 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Altrincham to Harrogate train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:57 Altrincham | 3h06 | 12:03 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 00:09 Altrincham | 5h30 | 05:39 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Altrincham to Harrogate
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 20:20 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Altrincham to Harrogate trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Altrincham and Harrogate from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Altrincham and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:20 Saturday 07:10 - 20:20 Sunday 09:20 - 16:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Services will arrive and depart from Stand A at Altrincham bus station.
- Metro: Metrolink tram terminus within station.GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 part time opening hours
- Type of shops available: shopping precinct and real ale pub adjacent to station platforms.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Lifts between platforms are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Disabled user friendly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park
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