Trains from Handforth
to Leicester
From £47.80
Handforth to Leicesterby train on average takes 2 hrs 24 mins
Handforth to Leicester one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £47.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 21 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:15
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:39
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Handforth to Leicester train times
| Last updated: 09:21:45
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:28 Handforth On Time | 11:51 Leicester On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 2h 23m, 2 changes | ||
09:39 Handforth On Time | 12:03 Leicester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 24m, 2 changes | ||
10:16 Handforth Canceled | 12:10 Leicester Canceled | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 54m, 2 changes | ||
10:28 Handforth On Time | 12:50 Leicester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 22m, 2 changes | ||
10:39 Handforth On Time | 13:02 Leicester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 23m, 2 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.
Leicester facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for EM
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class LoungeNo
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Cafe and vending machine.
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
- Saturday 05:20-22:30
- Sunday 07:15-22:30
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Coaches leave from the Station front
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
- Saturday 05:20-22:30
- Sunday 07:15-22:30
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- Annotation
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125678 - AvailableNo
- Operator NameEMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Station car park
Spaces: 488
Number Accessible Spaces: 20
Accessible Spaces Note:A designated pick up/drop off for mobility impaired customers is available in the short stay car park with step free access to the concourse and into the station
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Daily: £15.00
Weekly: £45.00
Monthly: £150.00
Three Monthly: £405.00
Annual: £1,500.00
Saturday: £7.50
Sunday: £7.50
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
£9.50 Weekend rate (Friday 1000 - Sunday midnight) please purchase ticket from ticket office.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
From Monday 12 February 2024, demolition works will begin in the area, restricting access to the station car park. Station Street will be closed and access will be available via Fox Street. For more information visit: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
- Car Park 2
Notes
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Short stay car park
Spaces: 10
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:One disabled pick up/drop off only bay. Charges 50p for 20 minutes blue badge holders 1 hour free. Blue Badge holders wishing to park longer must use the long stay car park on Fox Street.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £7.50
Note:This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces222
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Annotation
Cycle hub opening hours 0400 to 0200 daily. Changing facilities available. An application form for the cycle hub can be requested by emailing here.
There are also mixed type stands with outdoor covered spaces in main car park and stands at the station front.
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Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 11 33 23
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Staff help available 05.20 - 01.00
Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the customer information desk in the front concourse or the ticket gates.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines.
This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- AvailableNo
- Details
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
