How to get from Altrincham to Handforth by bus and train?

From Altrincham to Handforth by bus and train

To get from Altrincham to Handforth in North West, take the 88 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Bank Square station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wilmslow station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8888
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Handforth
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Knutsford Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Square
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmslow
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Handforth
    Walk to
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to Handforth by bus and train via 288, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Altrincham to Handforth in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 288 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Manchester Airport the Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wilmslow station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Handforth
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    Manchester Airport the Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Airport
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmslow
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Handforth
    Walk to
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Handforth

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Handforth, North West is approximately 14.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Handforth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Altrincham to Handforth by bus and train via 288, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Altrincham to Handforth in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 288 bus from Altrincham Interchange station to Manchester Airport the Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wilmslow station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Handforth
Leaves from Altrincham Interchange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altrincham Interchange
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    Manchester Airport the Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Airport
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmslow
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Handforth
    Walk to
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Handforth?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 88, Train line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to Handforth?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 288, Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Altrincham and Handforth in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Altrincham to Handforth in North West?

    The 88 bus line goes from Altrincham Interchange station near Altrincham to Knutsford Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Knutsford Bus Station station near Handforth in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to Handforth in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Handforth in North West by bus and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Altrincham to get to Handforth in North West?

    Get on the 88 bus from the Altrincham Interchange stop near Altrincham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Altrincham and Handforth in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Knutsford Bus Station station, which is closest to Handforth in North West.

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