Travelling from Portsmouth to our Handforth clinic is very manageable once you know the route. By rail, the most straightforward option is to take a train to Manchester Piccadilly, then hop on a local Northern service to Handforth station — the clinic is only a five-minute walk from there, making the final stretch refreshingly simple after a longer journey. Door-to-door, you're typically looking at around three to three and a half hours by train. If you'd prefer to drive, the M3 northbound connects neatly to the M6, then the M56 eastbound brings you straight into the Handforth area, with the journey usually taking a similar amount of time depending on traffic around Birmingham and Manchester. Free on-site parking is available, so there's no need to worry about finding a space or feeding a meter on arrival. A practical tip for those coming from the south: if travelling by rail, pre-booking your tickets and double-checking your Handforth connection at Piccadilly the evening before can save last-minute stress. Make the journey once, and we'll ensure your completed assessment report is sent electronically to your GP and school.