The average train between Marple and Handforth takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Marple 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 Marple and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marple is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marple to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Marple station and arriving at Handforth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Marple to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Marple station.
Marple to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Handforth station.
Book your Marple to Handforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Marple and Handforth is 11.3 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Marple to Handforth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 10m.