Travelling from Reading to our Handforth clinic is straightforward whichever way suits you best. By rail, the most reliable route is Reading to Manchester Piccadilly, then a local train on the Styal line to Handforth station, which sits just five minutes from our clinic — total journey time is typically around two and a half to three hours. If you prefer to drive, the M4 to the M6 and then the M56 brings you directly into the Handforth area, usually taking around two hours and forty minutes outside peak times, though do allow a little extra if you are travelling on a Friday afternoon. Parking at the clinic is completely free, so there is no need to worry about finding a space or feeding a meter. One handy tip for those coming from the Reading direction: check your rail times in advance on Avanti West Coast, as booking ahead can secure a much more comfortable, reserved seat for the journey up. Once your screening assessment is complete, you make the return trip just once — your detailed report is delivered electronically directly to your GP and school.