The average train between Macclesfield and Handforth takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Handforth station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Macclesfield to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Handforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Handforth station.
Book your Macclesfield to Handforth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Macclesfield and Handforth is 11.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Handforth via Stockport in around 43 min.