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Trains from St Helens Central (SNH) to Handforth (HTH)

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46

train journeys
per day

22

miles (36 kms)

1hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

9

routes

Trains from St Helens Central (SNH) to Handforth (HTH)

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On a typical weekday there are 46 scheduled rail journeys between St Helens Central and Handforth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 46 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Helens Central to Handforth is approximately 22 miles (36 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 22 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Central and Handforth.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Helens Central to Handforth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from St Helens Central to Handforth Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:51
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:09
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    08:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:55
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    08:38
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:00
    2 hrs 2 changes
    09:00
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:13
    2 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    09:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:56
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    09:39
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:04
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:09
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    10:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:56
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    10:39
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:58
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:07
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:57
    1 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    11:39
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:01
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:10
    2 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    12:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:56
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:01
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:09
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    13:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:57
    1 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    13:39
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:01
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:10
    2 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    14:28
    St Helens Central
    Handforth
    St Helens Central to Handforth

About St Helens Central Station

Station name St Helens Central (SNH)
Address St Helens Central station, Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:50 - 20:40
Tuesday 05:50 - 20:40
Wednesday 05:50 - 20:40
Thursday 05:50 - 20:40
Friday 05:50 - 20:40
Saturday 05:50 - 20:40
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Handforth Station

Station name Handforth (HTH)
Address Handforth station, Station Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3AB
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:00
Saturday 07:30 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between St Helens Central and Handforth

The travel time between St Helens Central and Handforth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Helens Central and Handforth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 46 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

First class tickets on trains between St Helens Central and Handforth typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between St Helens Central and Handforth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Helens Central & Handforth. owever, there are 46 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Central and Handforth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between St Helens Central and Handforth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.