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Trip Overview

The average train between Knottingley and Manchester takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Knottingley 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.

2h 36m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Knottingley to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Knottingley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Knottingley is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Knottingley to Manchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Knottingley, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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