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Manchester to Handforth train route details

First train
First train
05:23
Last train
Last train
23:36
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Handforth
Journey time
Journey time
21m
Distance
Distance
15 km
Price
Price
CAD 3.79*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern

What are the next train times from Manchester to Handforth?

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09:36
29m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
10:05
Styal
Northern
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09:38
22m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
10:00
Handforth
Northern
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10:06
22m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
10:28
Handforth
Northern
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10:06
38m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
10:44
Styal
Northern
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10:36
29m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
11:05
Styal
Northern
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10:38
22m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
11:00
Paris
Northern
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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