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Dunham Massey Hall
Historic house museum with furnished rooms, collections and estate interpretation, offering insight into country-house life near Altrincham.
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Take a train from Leeds to Altrincham and enjoy the approximately 70 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 23:54.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 1:09 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Historic house museum with furnished rooms, collections and estate interpretation, offering insight into country-house life near Altrincham.
Contemporary art gallery in nearby Hale showing rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists, ideal for a short cultural stop.
Neighbourhood art venue in Sale with changing exhibitions, workshops and community programming, useful for visitors exploring Trafford’s arts scene.
Revived market quarter with heritage buildings, independent shops and a lively public space that anchors the modern town centre.
Large deer park and landscaped estate with woodland walks, formal avenues and broad lawns, popular for peaceful outdoor visits.
Pleasant canal-side walking route with locks, waterside views and links towards Manchester and Lymm for longer strolls or cycling.
A soft oatcake cooked on a griddle, long linked with nearby Greater Manchester and often eaten warm with butter or cheese.
A spiced Lancashire sausage made with pork and beef, traditionally sold around south-east Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
Crumbly Lancashire cheese with a buttery taste, made in the county for centuries and commonly served with bread or chutney.
Popular market hall venue known for quality wood-fired pizza and lively casual dining in central Altrincham.
Bustling food hall with varied independent traders, ideal for trying local produce, craft drinks and casual bites.
Smart brasserie and grill serving steaks, seafood and modern British dishes in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Moderate for the UK: dining and hotels are usually a little cheaper than central Manchester, while local rail and bus links keep day-to-day travel fairly manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and café tips are optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.

Most Leeds to Altrincham trains use the Leeds to Altrincham station pair, with some services arriving at Navigation Road. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Altrincham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Altrincham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Altrincham.
Ticket office support is available at Altrincham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Altrincham: Parking.
Available at Altrincham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Altrincham: 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.
Navigation Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Navigation Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Navigation Road: Parking.
Available at Navigation Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Navigation Road: 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.
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