Train Chester to Handforth from £18 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

1h 16m
Duration: 41 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 16m

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Chester to Handforth train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:57 PM → 7:44 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
8:27 PM → 9:50 PM
1h 23m • 2 changes
9:36 PM → 11:38 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
10:39 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
7h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 12m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:16 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 12m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:16 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
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