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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Congleton to Altrincham
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Congleton to Altrincham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Congleton to Altrincham will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Congleton for Altrincham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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 Congleton to Altrincham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Altrincham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Congleton to Altrincham train times
The table below shows live departures for Congleton to Altrincham trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:09 Congleton | 1h02 | 17:11 Altrincham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
| 08:09 Congleton | 1h27 | 09:36 Altrincham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Congleton to Altrincham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Congleton to Altrincham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:57, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 06:57 |
Last train 22:32 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Congleton to Altrincham trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Congleton and Altrincham from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Congleton to Altrincham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Congleton 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Congleton and Altrincham
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Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:40 Saturday 07:30 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop at the top of the station approach road.
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Wellington Road adjacent to the junction with Prestbury Avenue (Station side for Manchester, opposite side for Chester)
- Metro: Metrolink tram stop at adjacent platform. GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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