The average train between Altrincham and Handforth takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham to Handforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Altrincham and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Altrincham station and arriving at Handforth station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Altrincham to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Altrincham station.
Altrincham to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Handforth station.
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The distance between Altrincham and Handforth is 9.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Altrincham to Handforth via Stockport in around 48 min.