Live departures
Stockport to Handforth train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Handforth trains for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89634 | On time 17:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 17:28 Handforth station (HTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89709 | On time 17:51 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 18:00 Handforth station (HTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89642 | On time 18:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 18:28 Handforth station (HTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89711 | On time 18:52 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 19:00 Handforth station (HTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89649 | On time 19:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 19:28 Handforth station (HTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89713 | On time 19:52 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 20:00 Handforth station (HTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Handforth
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 8m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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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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