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

From Didsbury to Handforth by bus and train

To get from Didsbury to Handforth in Handforth, take the 42A bus from Didsbury Village station to Heaton Chapel Station station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Heaton Chapel station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42A42A
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Didsbury Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Didsbury Village
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Thornley Lane
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heaton Chapel Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heaton Chapel
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Alderley Edge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Handforth
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Didsbury to Handforth by bus and train via 23 and NORTHERN

To get from Didsbury to Handforth in Handforth, take the 23 bus from Didsbury Village station to Stockport Interchange station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Didsbury Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Didsbury Village
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Stockport Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockport Interchange
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stockport
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Alderley Edge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Handforth
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Didsbury to Handforth

The distance between Didsbury and Handforth is approximately 15.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Didsbury to Handforth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Handforth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Didsbury to Handforth by bus and train via 23 and NORTHERN

To get from Didsbury to Handforth in Handforth, take the 23 bus from Didsbury Village station to Stockport Interchange station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Stockport station to Handforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Didsbury Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Didsbury Village
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Stockport Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockport Interchange
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stockport
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Alderley Edge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Handforth
    Ride to train station
    Handforth
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 42A, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 23, Train line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Didsbury and Handforth?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Didsbury to Handforth?

    The 42A bus line goes from Didsbury Village station near Didsbury in Manchester to Thornley Lane station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Thornley Lane station near Handforth.

  • How long does it take to travel from Didsbury to Handforth by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Didsbury and Handforth by bus and train is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Didsbury to get to Handforth?

    Get on the 42A bus from the Didsbury Village stop near Didsbury in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Didsbury and Handforth?

    Get off the bus at the Thornley Lane station, which is closest to Handforth.

  • When is the first bus from Didsbury to Handforth?

    The first bus from Didsbury in Manchester to Handforth in Handforth is Manchester - Handforth. It leaves the Didsbury Village stop at 08:37.

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