The average train between Handforth and Birmingham takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service 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 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Handforth to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport 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, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Handforth and Birmingham is 98.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stockport to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week.