The average train between Handforth and Poynton takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth to Poynton. 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 Poynton. 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 Poynton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Poynton station via Cheadle Hulme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Handforth to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Handforth station.
Handforth to Poynton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Poynton station.
Book your Handforth to Poynton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Handforth and Poynton is 6.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Handforth to Poynton via Cheadle Hulme in around 51 min.