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Outbound fromHemel Hempstead to Altrincham by train
It takes an average of 5h 54m to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham by train, over a distance of around 138 miles (222 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham and tickets for this journey start from £29.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:11 | |
| Departure station | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Arrival station | Altrincham | |
| Journey time | From 2h 43m | |
| Distance | 138 miles (222 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £29.80 | |
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Taking the train from Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham in 2 hours 43 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 54 minutes to travel the 138 miles (222 km) from Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry 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 Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.80. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Hemel Hempstead to Altrincham
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