Travelling from Preston to our Handforth clinic is straightforward whichever way suits you best. By train, the most reliable route is via Manchester Piccadilly, changing onto the Styal line towards Wilmslow — Handforth station is just a five-minute walk from our door, making the total journey around an hour to an hour and a quarter depending on connections. If you are driving, the M6 south to Junction 19, then the M56 east towards Manchester and off at Junction 6, brings you to Handforth in roughly 50 to 60 minutes outside of peak hours — do allow a little extra time if you are travelling on a weekday morning. Once you arrive, please rest assured that parking is completely free on site, so there is no need to worry about meters or charges. A practical tip for those coming from the Preston direction: check real-time train updates before you leave, as the Styal line can occasionally see short-notice platform changes at Piccadilly. The good news is that once your screening assessment is complete, you make only that one journey — your detailed report is sent electronically directly to your GP and school.