The average train between Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Manchester takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby-in-Ashfield is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kirkby-in-Ashfield station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Alfreton station.
Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Manchester is 78.5 km. The road distance is 112 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 26m.