What is the cheapest way to get from Handforth to Risley Road?

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Risley Road is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Handforth to Risley Road?

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Risley Road is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Risley Road?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Risley Road. However, there are services departing from St James' Way and arriving at Thomson House via Manchester Airport The Station, Fordton Leisure and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Handforth to Risley Road?

The distance between Handforth and Risley Road is 26 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.

How do I travel from Handforth to Risley Road without a car?

The best way to get from Handforth to Risley Road without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £9 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Handforth to Risley Road?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Handforth to Risley Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Risley Road bus from?

Handforth to Risley Road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Train or bus from Handforth to Risley Road?

The best way to get from Handforth to Risley Road is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £9 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 171 bus and line 28 bus, which costs and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Handforth to Risley Road bus arrive?

Handforth to Risley Road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fordton Leisure station.

Can I drive from Handforth to Risley Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Risley Road is 21 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Handforth to Risley Road.

Where can I stay near Risley Road?

There are 3414+ hotels available in Risley Road.

Handforth to Risley Road - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 171 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Handforth to Risley Road by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to BirchwoodCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 47m
£10–25
Drive 20.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Handforth to Risley Road20.4 mi
24 min
£6–8
Line 171 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Fordton Leisure171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Thomson House28 / ...
1h 55m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Risley Road20.4 mi
24 min
£45–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre to Chester Street42C
2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus StationV1
3h 1m

Handforth to Risley Road by train, bus, and foot

121Weekly Services

1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Handforth, England and Risley Road, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Stockport to Birchwood hourly. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 34 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James' Way to Risley Road via Manchester Airport The Station, Fordton Leisure, Bus Interchange, and Thomson House in around 1h 55m.

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