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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Ellesmere Port for Altrincham 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 39 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
08:422h14
Ellesmere Port10:56Altrincham
£261One-way
0 changes
06:492h08
Ellesmere Port08:57Altrincham
£321One-way
0 changes
06:492h08
Ellesmere Port08:57Altrincham
£321One-way
0 changes
08:422h14
Ellesmere Port10:56Altrincham
£261One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ellesmere Port to Altrincham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ellesmere Port to Altrincham train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:14
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:49 Ellesmere Port | 2h08 | 08:57 Altrincham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:12 Ellesmere Port | 1h54 | 10:06 Altrincham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:42 Ellesmere Port | 2h14 | 10:56 Altrincham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:12 Ellesmere Port | 1h45 | 11:57 Altrincham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 21:19 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Merseyrail from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham trainsNorthern Rail (3), Merseyrail trains will get you between Ellesmere Port and Altrincham from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£26
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Merseyrail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 9m
Cheapest Price
£16
Merseyrail frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Ellesmere Port to Altrincham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham.
The train distance from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham is 39 km.
Booking trains from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 1h 54m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham is by train, costing approximately £26.
The train station in Ellesmere Port that goes to Altrincham is Ellesmere Port station (ELP), and it arrives at Altrincham station (ALT).
The first train from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham leaves at 6:20.
The last train from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham departs at 21:19.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham.
Yes, you can take the train from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham.
Trains from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham.
There is no night train service from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham.
To get from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ellesmere Port and Altrincham
Ellesmere Port
Altrincham
The major train station for departures in Ellesmere Port is Ellesmere Port. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ellesmere Port for your trip from Ellesmere Port to Altrincham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 14:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B: “This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check details.”Access to the Liverpool platform from the car park is step free. Footbridge only to other platform. Please note, assistance can only be provided between 06.05 and 14.00 when station is staffed
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Operating hours only
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Ellesmere Port
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Altrincham is Altrincham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Altrincham for your journey to Altrincham from Ellesmere Port.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:20 Saturday 07:10 - 20:20 Sunday 09:20 - 16:50
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Altrincham
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Navigation Road
- 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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