The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Altrincham
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Altrincham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Altrincham will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Milton Keynes 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 184 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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.
18:242h12Milton Keynes20:36Altrincham£711One-way0 changes
18:242h12Milton Keynes20:36Altrincham£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Milton Keynes to Altrincham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Altrincham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 184 km
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2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Altrincham
Trains from Milton Keynes to Altrincham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:57, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 6:57 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes to Altrincham trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Altrincham from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Altrincham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Altrincham
Most Milton Keynes to Altrincham trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Altrincham station pair, with some services arriving at Navigation Road. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Altrincham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Altrincham leave from?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Altrincham station do trains from Milton Keynes arrive at?
Getting to Altrincham from Altrincham city centre
Altrincham train station facilities and services
Altrincham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Altrincham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Altrincham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Altrincham: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Altrincham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Navigation Road from Altrincham city centre
Navigation Road train station facilities and services
Navigation Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Navigation Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Navigation Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Navigation Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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