The average train between Handforth and York takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:42 PM which arrives into York at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Handforth to York. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Handforth to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Handforth to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Book your Handforth to York train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Handforth and York is 100.7 km. The road distance is 123 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m.