The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Handforth
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Handforth will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 5 trains that leave London 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 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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, coach and flight for London to Handforth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Handforth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 249 km
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Live departures
London to Handforth train times
The table below shows live departures for London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:39 London | 4h37 | 09:16 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 London | 3h21 | 08:16 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:28 London | 2h41 | 08:09 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:33 London | 2h06 | 08:39 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 London | 2h06 | 12:39 Handforth | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Handforth
Trains from London to Handforth run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 21:28 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Handforth trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Handforth from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Handforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Handforth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00
- Type of shops available: Flower stall High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lifts from ticket hall to both platforms
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Covered shelter on eastbound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop B in Constantine Road for eastbound services to Camden Road Use Bus stop D in Pond Street for westbound services to Richmond
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- 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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