Trains from Manchester Airport
to Altrincham
From £8.20
Manchester Airport to Altrinchamby train on average takes 0 hrs 52 mins
Manchester Airport to Altrincham one way only
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* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Airport at 05:43
- Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 22:48
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Manchester Airport to Altrincham train times
| Last updated: 07:19:00
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:44 Manchester Airport On Time | 08:36 Altrincham On Time | Anytime Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 52m, 1 change | ||
08:44 Manchester Airport On Time | 09:36 Altrincham On Time | Anytime Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 52m, 1 change | ||
09:44 Manchester Airport On Time | 10:36 Altrincham On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 52m, 1 change | ||
10:44 Manchester Airport On Time | 11:36 Altrincham On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 52m, 1 change | ||
11:44 Manchester Airport On Time | 12:36 Altrincham On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, TransPennine Express | 0h 52m, 1 change |
Station Message
From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.
If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.
How to book a bike space:
"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336
"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist
"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)
"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.
"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.
PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station
From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here
Manchester Airport facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TP
- Luggage
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist InformationYes
There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm MachineYes
There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De ChangeNo
The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- ShopsYes
There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/351 600 1671 - AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- NameManchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces0
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Spaces Note
Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces50
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- Location
Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 107 2149
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket GatesYes
A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Altrincham facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
These toilets are operated by TFGM, they are open 24/7 and are in the bus station
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Services will arrive and depart from Stand A at Altrincham bus station.
- CCTVNo
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
These toilets are operated by TFGM, they are open 24/7 and are in the bus station
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces45
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff make every effort to provide assistance for disabled passengers requiring tickets.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- 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.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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