The average train between Leicester and Handforth takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Handforth. 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 Leicester and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Handforth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Handforth station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Leicester to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Handforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Leicester to Handforth train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Handforth is 107.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Handforth via Nuneaton and Stockport in around 2h 39m.