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Cambridge to Handforth train route details

First train

04:51

Last train

23:52

Departure city

Cambridge

Arrival city

Handforth

Journey time

3h 48m

Distance

204 km

Price

CAD 78.56*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

What are the next train times from Cambridge to Handforth?

Discover all upcoming Cambridge to Handforth services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
04:51 4h 25m, 2 change Cambridge	09:16 Handforth	Find Tickets
05:15 4h 13m, 2 change Cambridge	09:28 Handforth	Find Tickets
05:51 3h 48m, 2 change Cambridge	09:39 Handforth	Find Tickets
05:58 4h 30m, 2 change Cambridge	10:28 Handforth	Find Tickets
06:12 4h 4m, 2 change Cambridge	10:16 Handforth	Find Tickets
06:15 4h 45m, 2 change Cambridge	11:00 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Handforth

Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow Hotel Cheshire
180 Wilmslow Rd
7.8/10
118 review
Premier Inn Manchester (Handforth)
30 Wilmslow Rd
8.5/10
42 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Handforth

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