Travelling from Altrincham to our Handforth clinic is straightforward whichever way you prefer to get here. By train, the quickest route is to head into Manchester Piccadilly and pick up a direct Northern service towards Crewe or Stoke — Handforth station is just a five-minute walk from our door, making the whole journey around 45 to 55 minutes door to door. If you're driving, the M56 eastbound from Altrincham toward the M6 interchange at Bowdon takes you neatly into the SK9 area, with the full drive typically around 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic — and there's no need to worry about parking, as we have free on-site spaces available. One handy tip: if you're taking the train, downloading the Avanti or Northern app in advance makes it easy to check live departures before you leave home. On the day itself, your screening appointment usually lasts around two to three hours, and once our clinician has completed their assessment, the detailed report is sent electronically directly to your GP and school — so you make just the one journey.