Trains from Handforth
to City Thameslink
From £82.40
Handforth to City Thameslinkby train on average takes 3 hrs 6 mins
Handforth to City Thameslink one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £82.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 18 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:15
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:39
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeHandforth to City Thameslink train times
| Last updated: 02:11:27
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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07:03 Handforth On Time | 10:48 City Thameslink On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 45m, 3 changes | ||
07:16 Handforth On Time | 11:36 City Thameslink On Time | , Northern | 4h 20m, 4 changes | ||
08:00 Handforth On Time | 11:48 City Thameslink On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 48m, 3 changes | ||
09:00 Handforth On Time | 12:18 City Thameslink On Time | Off-Peak Single (First Class), Northern | 3h 18m, 3 changes | ||
09:16 Handforth On Time | 13:36 City Thameslink On Time | , Northern | 4h 20m, 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
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- 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.
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- 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.
City Thameslink facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased 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 Thameslink website.
- TravelcardZone 1
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Seating is available on both platforms.
Please note that both platforms are underground.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
- 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 some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3pwSm7bFcM5OzVQOteJ0dP/a6c5d9cbc18a18d8ef9b6a1c9febdad4/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_CTK_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
- 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 Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink 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.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces28
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located in Pilgrim Street.
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:
- Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 23:30
Sat 08:00 to 21:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink 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.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B1 station: The Ludgate Hill entrance has step-free access (via lifts) to both platforms. The Holborn Viaduct entrance provides access to both platforms via stairs/escalators only. The Ludgate Hill and Holborn Viaduct entrances are approx. 350m apart via the street).
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
