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Handforth to Widnes train route details
First train
05:49
Last train
23:58
Journey time
1h 21m
Distance
22 miles
Price
£16.70*
What are the next train times from Handforth to Widnes?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Handforth to Widnes happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:16 Handforth | 17:52 Widnes |   | Find Tickets |
16:39 Handforth | 18:08 Widnes |  | Find Tickets |
16:45 Styal | 18:08 Widnes | | Find Tickets |
17:16 Handforth | 18:52 Widnes | | Find Tickets |
17:39 Handforth | 19:06 Widnes | | Find Tickets |
17:45 Styal | 19:06 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Handforth to Widnes
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Travel during Off-Peak train times
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
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