Manchester to Alderley Edge by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Alderley Edge

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Alderley Edge, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:19 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 19m View journey
Distance (km) 19
Trains / day 76 View all
Cheapest journey €5.88 View journey
Avg journey time 33m
Train operators 4

Travelling by train from Manchester to Alderley Edge

Ready to travel from Manchester to Alderley Edge by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Manchester to Alderley Edge

Ready to book tickets from Manchester to Alderley Edge? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Manchester and Alderley Edge typically run €5.88.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Manchester to Alderley Edge daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Alderley Edge on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 76 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:19: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:38: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:19: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:38: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 9 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Manchester to Alderley Edge?

On this route spanning 19 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 19 minutes.

Booking Manchester to Alderley Edge trains in advance

Booking your Manchester to Alderley Edge tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.

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Additional information on train travel from Manchester to Alderley Edge

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Alderley Edge city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Alderley Edge

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Alderley Edge? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Manchester and Alderley Edge spans 19 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.