The average train between Manchester and South Kirkby takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to South Kirkby. 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 Manchester and South Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:45 PM which arrives into South Kirkby at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to South Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at South Kirkby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Manchester to South Kirkby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to South Kirkby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Moorthorpe station.
Book your Manchester to South Kirkby train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and South Kirkby is 61.5 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Moorthorpe via Leeds in around 1h 58m.