The average train between Poynton and Handforth takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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 Poynton and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Handforth at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Poynton station and arriving at Handforth station via Cheadle Hulme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Poynton to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Poynton station.
Poynton to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Handforth station.
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The distance between Poynton and Handforth is 6.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Poynton to Handforth via Cheadle Hulme in around 33 min.