The average train between Manchester and Newtown takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Newtown. 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Newtown. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Newtown at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Newtown station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Manchester to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newtown (Powys) station.
Book your Manchester to Newtown train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Newtown is 129.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newtown (Powys) via Shrewsbury in around 2h 46m.