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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Altrincham (ALT)

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17

train journeys
per day

136

miles (219 kms)

3hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

06:24 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Altrincham (ALT)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham is approximately 136 miles (219 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 39 mins.

Northern Rail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:24
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:42
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:42
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    16:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:42
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    17:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    18:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    19:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    20:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:37
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    21:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:42
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:29
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    23:52
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:54
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    01:37
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    21:42
    8 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    06:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:50
    8 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    08:36
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Altrincham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Altrincham

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Altrincham Station

Station name Altrincham (ALT)
Address Altrincham station, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EN
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:40 - 20:20
Saturday 07:10 - 20:20
Sunday 09:20 - 16:50
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Altrincham. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Altrincham, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.