The average train between Handforth and Edinburgh takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Handforth to Edinburgh. 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 every 4 hours between Handforth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Handforth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Handforth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Handforth to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Handforth and Edinburgh is 296.1 km. The road distance is 373 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m.