Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Handforth
From £23.60
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Handforthby train on average takes 1 hrs 28 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Handforth one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £23.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 35 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:25
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 22:46
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Preston (Lancs) to Handforth train times
| Last updated: 09:36:51
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:49 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:00 Handforth On Time | , TransPennine Express | 1h 11m, 1 change | ||
09:52 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:28 Handforth On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 36m, 1 change | ||
10:47 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:00 Handforth On Time | Anytime Day Single (First Class), TransPennine Express | 1h 13m, 1 change | ||
10:52 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:28 Handforth On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 36m, 1 change | ||
11:50 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 13:00 Handforth On Time | Anytime Day Single (First Class), TransPennine Express | 1h 10m, 1 change |
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements. Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assistance meeting point is opposite the ticket office near the main entrance. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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.
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.
