The average bus between Manchester and Knottingley takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Knottingley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Knottingley. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Knottingley at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Knottingley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Manchester to Knottingley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Knottingley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Knottingley is 70.7 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Knottingley Town Hall via Leeds City Bus Station and Pontefract Bus Station in around 3h.