The average train between Birmingham and Handforth takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Handforth at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Handforth station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Birmingham to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Birmingham to Handforth train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Handforth is 98.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Avanti West Coast also services this route once a week.