The average train between Handforth and Altrincham takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth to Altrincham. 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 Handforth and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Altrincham station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Handforth to Altrincham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Handforth station.
Handforth to Altrincham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Altrincham station.
Book your Handforth to Altrincham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Handforth and Altrincham is 9.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Handforth to Altrincham via Stockport in around 1h 4m.