Trains from Handforth
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Handforth to Edinburghby train on average takes 3 hrs 52 mins
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:28
- Last train leaves Handforth at 19:39
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- Handforth (HTH)
- Edinburgh (EDB)
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeHandforth to Edinburgh train times
| Last updated: 06:16:35
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06:28 Handforth On Time | 10:18 Edinburgh On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 50m, 1 change | ||
07:39 Handforth On Time | 11:37 Edinburgh On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 58m, 1 change | ||
08:28 Handforth On Time | 12:20 Edinburgh On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 52m, 1 change | ||
09:39 Handforth On Time | 13:32 Edinburgh On Time | Advance, Northern | 3h 53m, 1 change | ||
10:28 Handforth On Time | 14:19 Edinburgh On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 51m, 1 change |
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.
Station Message
Engineering work is taking place on various weekends on the West Coast Main Line from 29 March 2025 until Sunday 8 June 2025.
The replacement bus locations have been changed to accomodate the increased number of buses running to and from Edinburgh station:
- Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express buses will drop off on Jeffrey Street and pick up from Market Street
- CrossCountry buses will drop off on Market Street and pick up from Jeffrey Street
Please note, these locations are only during the planned engineering works. The replacement bus locations will be in the usual location during live disruption incidents.
Edinburgh facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
- Luggage
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations0131 516 9834 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class
Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomYes
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets,
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
Located on the concourse
- Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- Bureau De ChangeYes
- ShopsYes
Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
ScotRail bus replacements:
Pick up/ Drop Off: Preplanned works- Waterloo Place- What3words
Emergency Buses- Outside Leonardo Hotel, Jeffrey St- What3words
TransPennine Express rail replacements:
Taxis pick up at Calton Road, buses pick up from Market Street.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 024 0215 - Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 077 4224 - Operator NameAPCOA
- NameNew Street: Long Stay
- Spaces617
- Number Accessible Spaces16
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. There is free short term parking for up to 40 minutes at New Street car park
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces223
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Annotation
Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return.
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:00 to 00:45
Sun 06:00 to 00:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
All Virgin Trains East Coast machines are DDA compliant in the Travel Centre
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
All ticket office windows are DDA complaint with lowered ledges for disabled passengers.
No lowered counter
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Accessible Public Telephones
Available in part on the main concourse during Station Opening times
- Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
- Step Free Access
There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
- Ticket GatesYes
Automatic Ticket Gates operate at Platforms 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13-18.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator:
- LNER - 03457 225 333
- Avanti West Coast - 03453280253
- ScotRail - 0845 6015 929
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class
Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
