Trains from Handforth
to Cambridge South
From £99.30
Handforth to Cambridge Southby train on average takes 3 hrs 47 mins
Handforth to Cambridge South one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £99.30* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 26 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:15
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:00
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Handforth to Cambridge South train times
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Handforth facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement services will stop at the bus stops on Wilmslow Road. Buses towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop outside the Library. Buses towards Stockport/Manchester will call at the stop outside Hive365 .
What3words - Towards Alderley Edge/Crewe - total.area.down & towards Manchester/Stockport - glad.shower.lands
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces8
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Next to ticket office
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Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
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TypeLockers
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
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Station Message
NEW STATION
Cambridge South is due to open on Sunday 28 June 2026.
More details will be added to this page when they become available. There is no car parking at this station.
Cambridge South facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
All platforms
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Waiting RoomYes
Shelter on platform 2/3
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Gourmet Coffee Mobile Unit Hospital side - East
Gourmet Coffee Shop Park side - West (Coming soon)
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Toilets
There are male, female, accessible toilets, and a Changing Places toilet located on the station concourse Hospital Side (East). There is also an accessible toilet located in the concourse Park Side (West). All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 22:00
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Accessible toiletsYes
One each Parkside concourse, and Hospital side concourse
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Baby ChangeYes
There is a baby change facility located in the concourse hospital side.
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
Available at this station
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsYes
One each Parkside concourse, and Hospital side concourse
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Location
Available at this station
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/your-journey/lost-property
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameGreater Anglia
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
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Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces1000
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle storage is available outside both entrances.
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TypeCompounds
Racks
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
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Staff Help Available
At station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
4 outside entrance Hospital side, 2 outside entrance Park side
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
On all platforms
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Accessible Taxis
Pick up/drop off only. No taxi rank
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Accessible toiletsYes
One each Parkside concourse, and Hospital side concourse
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is the information desk, which is located in the concourse.
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Ticket GatesYes
There are ticket gates in operation on both station concourses
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There is an impaired mobility set down area available
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
There are wheelchairs available
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