The average train between Chester and Handforth takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Handforth at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Handforth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Chester to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your Chester to Handforth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Handforth is 48.3 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Handforth via Crewe and Wilmslow in around 1h 16m.
