Trains from Handforth
to Forest Gate
From £48.50
Handforth to Forest Gateby train on average takes 4 hrs 39 mins
Handforth to Forest Gate one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £48.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 39 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:40
- Last train leaves Handforth at 19:38
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Handforth to Forest Gate train times
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Handforth facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Replacement tranport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces8
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Next to ticket office
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Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
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TypeLockers
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
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Forest Gate facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Travelling with Contactless is available.
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TravelcardZone 3
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.
Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetYes
A small Kiosk can be located just outside the main entrance
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ToiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/1Qh01E4czA4mn67PbtEuxn/cae8dcb4859926e06a90430303e63a8d/DR_B_Forest_Gate_CRL-064_CRL-065.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Annotation
This toilet is operated with a radar key.
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AvailableYes
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Location
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Information Services Open
Staffed from first train until last.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Visual and audible customer information is available via customer Information Screens (CIS), public announcements (PA) and staff at this station.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Platform 2
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0343 222 1234
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
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Step Free Access
- Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
- Staff ramp assistance is always available.
- Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Wheelchairs available from first to last train.
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Ticket GatesYes
Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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