The average train between Eccles and Handforth takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles 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 Eccles and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Handforth at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Eccles station and arriving at Handforth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Eccles to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Eccles (Manchester) station.
Eccles to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Handforth station.
Book your Eccles to Handforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Eccles and Handforth is 16.7 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Handforth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 58 min.