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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to Altrincham
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
13 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Altrincham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Altrincham will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Stockport 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 13 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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.
18:190h16
Stockport18:35Altrincham
£61One-way
0 changes
18:190h16
Stockport18:35Altrincham
£61One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stockport to Altrincham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Altrincham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 13 km
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stockport to Altrincham train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Altrincham trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:53
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y25101 | On time 09:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 09:36 Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y25283 | On time 10:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 10:36 Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y25064 | On time 11:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 11:36 Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y25187 | On time 12:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 12:36 Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y25062 | On time 13:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 13:36 Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y25278 | On time 14:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h17 | 14:36 Altrincham station (ALT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Altrincham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stockport to Altrincham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 16m.
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 13 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 23:57 |
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) from Stockport to Altrincham trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Stockport and Altrincham from £3. 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
16m
Cheapest Price
£3
Northern Rail (3) frequency
6 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
FAQs: Stockport to Altrincham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport 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.
Yes, a day trip from Stockport to Altrincham is feasible with a travel time of 16m and a distance of 13 km. Trains run frequently with 6 journeys per day.
To fully explore Altrincham, two to three days are generally sufficient to enjoy its local markets, parks, and nearby attractions.
The train journey from Stockport to Altrincham offers glimpses of suburban landscapes, but it is not particularly known for scenic views, as it primarily travels through residential and urban areas.
Booking trains from Stockport to Altrincham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Stockport to Altrincham is 13 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Stockport to Altrincham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Stockport to Altrincham covers a distance of 13 km and takes approximately 16m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Stockport to Altrincham leaves at 5:35.
The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Altrincham is by train, costing approximately £3.
The last train from Stockport to Altrincham departs at 23:57.
The train station in Stockport that goes to Altrincham is Stockport station (SPT), and it arrives at Altrincham station (ALT).
Trains from Stockport to Altrincham run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stockport to Altrincham.
Yes, you can take the train from Stockport to Altrincham.
There is no night train service from Stockport to Altrincham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Stockport and Altrincham. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3).
To get from Stockport to Altrincham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockport and Altrincham
Stockport
Altrincham
The major train station for departures in Stockport is Stockport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stockport for your trip from Stockport to Altrincham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stockport Exchange Station
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: waiting rooms on platform 2, platform 3 & platform 0
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on Platform 1/2, 20 cycle spaces on Platform 3/4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stockport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No
Public transport options for Heaton Chapel
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Heaton Moor Road for buses to Manchester, Stockport or Reddish. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport to Stockport will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North adjacent to Brook Road Replacement transport to Manchester will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North by the junction with Claremont Avenue.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 10:10 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester: Level access through a gate from Ferndale Avenue, or down 30 steps from Moorland Road bridge to the ticket office then through an 87cm wide gate and along a ramp (25 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Buxton: Level access through a 103cm wide gate from Moorland Road bridge and down a stepped ramp (10 steps 15cm high each 200cm apart, ramp length 35 paces, 1:6 average slope) onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Woodsmoor
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester and Stockport will stop at bus stop on Bramhall lane between Barnfield Road and Ashfield Road. Buses to Hazel Grove will stop at bus stop on Bramhall Lane north of trhe junction with Woodend Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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 Stockport.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost 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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