Handforth live departures
Next trains leaving Handforth (HTH), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Handforth live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHTH
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3464, -2.2133
- Nearest stationStyal (1.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-25333,294
- GB rank1,108th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Handforth is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HTH. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Handforth handled 333,294 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,108th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (132,106 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Handforth usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Handforth
Handforth station FAQs
What is the station code for Handforth?
The three-letter CRS code for Handforth is HTH. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Handforth departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Handforth itself.
How busy is Handforth station?
Handforth recorded 333,294 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,108th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Handforth?
The nearest station is Styal, about 1.8 km away in a straight line. Wilmslow (2.3 km) and Heald Green (3 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.