The average train between Handforth and Birmingham takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Birmingham station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Handforth to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Handforth station.
Handforth to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Handforth to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Handforth and Birmingham is 98.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Handforth to Birmingham New Street via Crewe in around 1h 45m.