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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to Handforth
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
19 m
Trains on 15 Sept
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Handforth will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 1 trains from Stockport to Handforth, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.
7:570h19Stockport8:16Handforth£61One-way0 changes
- 7:570h19Stockport8:16Handforth£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stockport to Handforth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Handforth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Handforth take longer:
Coach takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (12m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stockport to Handforth train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Handforth trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:57 Stockport | 0h19 | 8:16 Handforth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Handforth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stockport to Handforth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 7m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Stockport to Handforth trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Stockport and Handforth from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stockport to Handforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport 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 Stockport and Handforth
Most Stockport to Handforth trains use the Stockport to Handforth station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Handforth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stockport station do trains to Handforth leave from?
Getting to Stockport from Stockport city centre
Stockport train station facilities and services
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, 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.
Getting to Heaton Chapel from Stockport city centre
Heaton Chapel is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heaton Chapel train station facilities and services
Heaton Chapel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heaton Chapel.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heaton Chapel.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heaton Chapel: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Heaton Chapel: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heaton Chapel: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Woodsmoor from Stockport city centre
Woodsmoor is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodsmoor train station facilities and services
Woodsmoor has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodsmoor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woodsmoor.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodsmoor: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodsmoor: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester: Level access through a gate from Ferndale Avenue, or down 30 steps from Moorland Road bridge to the ticket office then through an 87cm wide gate and along a ramp (25 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Buxton: Level access through a 103cm wide gate from Moorland Road bridge and down a stepped ramp (10 steps 15cm high each 200cm apart, ramp length 35 paces, 1:6 average slope) onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Handforth station do trains from Stockport arrive at?
Getting to Handforth from Handforth city centre
Handforth train station facilities and services
Handforth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Handforth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Handforth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Handforth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Handforth: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Handforth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Handforth: 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.
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