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

From Handforth to Whittington by bus and train

To get from Handforth to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Handforth station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Handforth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    740 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Handforth to Whittington by bus and train via NORTHERN, AVANTI WEST COAST and 81

To get from Handforth to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Handforth station to Crewe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Handforth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    740 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Handforth to Whittington

The distance between Handforth, North West and Whittington, North West is approximately 134.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Handforth to Whittington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Handforth

Handforth is located at Handforth, North West and the nearest public transport station is Clinic.

Bus stations close to Handforth:

  • Clinic
  • Paddock South
  • Paddock North

Public transport stations close to Whittington, North West

Whittington is located at Whittington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Loyne Park.

Bus stations close to Whittington:

  • Loyne Park
  • Main Street
  • Village Hall

Alternative route from Handforth to Whittington by bus and train via NORTHERN, AVANTI WEST COAST and 81

To get from Handforth to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Handforth station to Crewe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Handforth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    740 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    2.23 km • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 81.

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

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Handforth and Whittington in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Handforth to Whittington in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Handforth station near Handforth to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Whittington in North West

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

    The total travel time between Handforth and Whittington in North West by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Handforth to get to Whittington in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Handforth station near Handforth in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly stop, which is closest to Whittington in North West.