The cheapest and fastest trains from Handforth to Leicester
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Handforth to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Handforth to Leicester you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Handforth to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Handforth to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:15 Handforth | 2h02 | 08:17 Leicester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:40 Handforth | 2h48 | 09:28 Leicester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:16 Handforth | 2h36 | 09:52 Leicester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:39 Handforth | 2h23 | 10:02 Leicester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:00 Handforth | 2h51 | 10:51 Leicester | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Handforth to Leicester
Trains from Handforth to Leicester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Handforth to Leicester trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Handforth and Leicester from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Handforth to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Handforth to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Handforth and Leicester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement tranport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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