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Exeter St David's to Altrincham by train

First train

06:24

Last train

21:16

Departure station

Exeter St David's

Arrival station

Altrincham

Journey time

From 4h 42m

Distance

191 miles (307 km)

Frequency

19 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Exeter St David's to Altrincham in 4 hours 42 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Exeter St David's to Altrincham? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 7 hours 33 minutes to travel the 191 miles (307 km) from Exeter St David's to Altrincham by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 19 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Altrincham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Exeter St David's to Altrincham in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Altrincham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Exeter St David's to Altrincham

Want to know more about your journey from Exeter St David's to Altrincham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Exeter St David's to Altrincham?

You can get from Exeter St David's to Altrincham by train in 7 hours and 33 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 42 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Exeter St David's to Altrincham take?

The average journey time by train between Exeter St David's and Altrincham is 7 hours and 33 minutes, with around 19 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Exeter St David's and Altrincham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Exeter St David's to Altrincham is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Exeter St David's to Altrincham?

No, there are no direct train services from Exeter St David's to Altrincham. Travelling from Exeter St David's to Altrincham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

Cheap train tickets from Exeter St David's to Altrincham

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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