The average train between Preston and Handforth takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Handforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Handforth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Preston to Handforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Handforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Handforth station.
Book your Preston to Handforth train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Handforth is 56.1 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Handforth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 39m.
