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Handforth to Edinburgh train route details

First train
First train
23:38
Last train
Last train
23:38
Departure city
Departure city
Handforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
8h 48m
Distance
Distance
297 km
Price
Price
US$ 21.79*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, ScotRail, TransPennine Express

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23:38
8h 48m, 2 change
Handforth
08:26
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Waverley
NorthernTransPennine Express
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23:38
10h 3m, 1 change
Handforth
09:41
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Paris
NorthernTransPennine Express
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Explore the cheapest prices to Edinburgh from Handforth this week

Fares from Handforth to Edinburgh usually average around US$ 21.79, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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How to book cheap train tickets from Handforth to Edinburgh

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Handforth and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Group travel deals

If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from Handforth to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Handforth to Edinburgh when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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