The average train between Liverpool and Handforth takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Handforth at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Handforth station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Liverpool to Handforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Handforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Liverpool to Handforth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Handforth is 51 km. The road distance is 72 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 1h 5m. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly.