The average train between York and Handforth takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Handforth at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Handforth. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Handforth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
York to Handforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Handforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your York to Handforth train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Handforth is 100.7 km. The road distance is 123 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m.