Trains from Handforth
to Baldock
From £53.50
Handforth to Baldockby train on average takes 4 hrs 0 mins
Handforth to Baldock one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £53.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 35 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:40
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:39
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- Handforth (HTH)
- Baldock (BDK)
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeHandforth to Baldock train times
| Last updated: 13:49:30
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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14:00 Handforth On Time | 17:44 Baldock On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 44m, 3 changes | ||
14:28 Handforth On Time | 18:14 Baldock On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 46m, 4 changes | ||
14:39 Handforth On Time | 18:23 Baldock On Time | Anytime Single (First Class), Northern | 3h 44m, 3 changes | ||
15:00 Handforth On Time | 18:44 Baldock On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 44m, 3 changes | ||
15:28 Handforth On Time | 19:14 Baldock On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 46m, 4 changes |
Handforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Manchester/Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
What3words - Towards Alderley Edge/Crewe - total.area.down & towards Manchester/Stockport - glad.shower.lands
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to ticket office
- Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- TypeLockers
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Baldock facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
- Penalty Fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is a heated waiting room available on platform 1 during staffed hours.
There is a step to enter the waiting room.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6Flc2JVSfErgmV0UgInFZg/e00513d78538d9e56f7e4ea0458969cd/2025-01_CI_GN_RRB_BDK_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, next to the ticket machines.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces85
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks.
If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces52
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located by the station entrance and car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel/book-assistance-for-your-journey - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:40 to 13:10
Sat 08:00 to 14:25 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
It is not possible to provide level access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, next to the ticket machines.
This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Yes, but not designated as accessibility.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
