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Manchester to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
05:23
Last train
Last train
23:36
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
21m
Distance
Distance
15 km
Price
Price
US$ 2.84*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern

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12:06
22m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
12:28
Handforth
Northern
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12:06
38m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
12:44
Styal
Northern
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12:36
29m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
13:05
Styal
Northern
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12:38
22m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
13:00
Handforth
Northern
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13:06
22m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
13:28
Handforth
Northern
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13:06
38m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
13:44
Paris
Northern
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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Group travel deals

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