The cheapest and fastest trains from Hinckley to Handforth
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hinckley to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hinckley to Handforth will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hinckley for Handforth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hinckley to Handforth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hinckley to Handforth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 106 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hinckley to Handforth train times
The table below shows live departures for Hinckley to Handforth trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:36 Hinckley | 1h52 | 08:28 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:36 Hinckley | 2h40 | 11:16 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:43 Hinckley | 1h45 | 10:28 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:43 Hinckley | 3h33 | 14:16 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hinckley to Handforth
Trains from Hinckley to Handforth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 21:38 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Hinckley to Handforth trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Hinckley and Handforth from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hinckley to Handforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hinckley to Handforth 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 Handforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hinckley and Handforth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 13:00 Saturday 06:40 - 13:00 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a short ramp. Platform 2 has step free access via a ramped bridge with a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: is outside the station
- 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.
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