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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Macclesfield to Handforth
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macclesfield to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Macclesfield to Handforth will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Macclesfield for Handforth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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 Macclesfield to Handforth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Handforth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 12 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Macclesfield to Handforth train times
The table below shows live departures for Macclesfield 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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| 07:17 Macclesfield | 0h43 | 08:00 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Macclesfield to Handforth
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Trains from Macclesfield to Handforth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 43m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Macclesfield to Handforth trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Macclesfield and Handforth from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Macclesfield to Handforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Macclesfield 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Macclesfield and Handforth
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 18:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:30
- Car Park: Lower Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located on the North end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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