Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Altrincham travel guide

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With a population of 41 548, Altrincham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Altrincham to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Altrincham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Stamford Public House (The Firs) and Jajoo Indian Street Food Hale (151 Ashley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Altrincham

Altrincham in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altrincham in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Altrincham

Plane

When flying to Altrincham, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Altrincham include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Altrincham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Altrincham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Altrincham to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Altrincham Ashley is the busiest station in Altrincham. Another popular train station is Altrincham Navigation Road, located 0.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Altrincham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 258 km from Altrincham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altrincham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Altrincham takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Altrincham, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Altrincham include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Altrincham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Altrincham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Altrincham to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Altrincham Ashley is the busiest station in Altrincham. Another popular train station is Altrincham Navigation Road, located 0.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Altrincham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 258 km from Altrincham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altrincham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Altrincham takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Altrincham

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Altrincham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Altrincham

Most booked hotels in Altrincham

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Birtles Farm Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Ash Farm Country Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Ashfield Altrincham
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Belmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Bulls Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Oddfellows On The Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Altrincham

Hiring a car in Altrincham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Altrincham.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Altrincham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Altrincham is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Altrincham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Altrincham.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Altrincham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Altrincham is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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