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Manchester to Handforth train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Handforth? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £ 2.00, with average prices for this route around £ 2.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
06:36 29m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	07:05 Styal	Find Tickets
06:42 21m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	07:03 Handforth	Find Tickets
07:06 23m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	07:29 Handforth	Find Tickets
07:06 38m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	07:44 Styal	Find Tickets
07:36 29m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	08:05 Styal	Find Tickets
07:39 21m, Direct Manchester Piccadilly	08:00 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Handforth train route details

First train

05:23

Last train

23:37

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Handforth

Journey time

21m

Distance

15 km

Price

£ 2.00*

Train Operators

Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Handforth

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Handforth can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Handforth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Handforth ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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