Handforth to Ely Train Tickets & Timetables

Handforth to Ely by train on average takes 3 hrs 52 mins

Handforth to Ely one way only

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Trains depart every 30 minutes
First train leaves Handforth at 06:15
Last train leaves Handforth at 18:39

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Handforth to Ely train times

| Last updated: 08:20:59

Departs	Arrives	Train	Duration
08:39 Handforth On Time	12:13 Ely On Time	Anytime Single, Northern	3h 34m, 1 change
09:16 Handforth On Time	12:49 Ely On Time	Anytime Single, Northern	3h 33m, 2 changes
09:39 Handforth On Time	13:21 Ely On Time	Anytime Single, Northern	3h 42m, 1 change
10:16 Handforth On Time	13:49 Ely On Time	Anytime Single, Northern	3h 33m, 2 changes
10:39 Handforth On Time	14:13 Ely On Time	Anytime Single, Northern	3h 34m, 1 change

Handforth facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
  shelters only
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Handforth station
- 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
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Handforth station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  If 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 Systems
  
  DepartureScreens
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  8
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Next to ticket office
- Annotation
  
  2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- Type
  
  Lockers
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
  Sat 07:30 to 14:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- 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 Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.

Station Message

Car park closure

Please be advised that the car park at this station will be closed on the 8th December 2024. This is due to engineering works.

Ely facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  Post box is located on Platform 1
- Tourist Information
  
  No
  Ely town centre
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  Nearest ATM is at Tesco which is across the car park
- Shops
  
  Yes
  Newsagent on platform 1. Large Tesco supermarket next door to the main car park
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  On each platform
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 131
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 7
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  http://www.ncp.co.uk
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.20
  Daily: £9.30
  Weekly: £35.00
  Monthly: £130.00
  Three Monthly: £370.00
  Annual: £1,300.00
  Saturday: £6.55
  Sunday: £6.55
  Note:
  £13.15 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
  £66.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
  Name: Premium Bay
  Spaces: 4
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Charges
  Annual: £1,840.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  330
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  In station car park
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during train service hours. Booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:15 to 01:00
  Sun 08:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step free access to all platforms via a ramped subway.
  This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
  Assistance meeting point is the Ticket Office when open or the Supervisor's office on platform 1
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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