The average train between Newtown and Manchester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Newtown 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 every 2 hours between Newtown and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtown is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Newtown station and arriving at Manchester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Newtown to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.
Newtown to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Newtown to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newtown and Manchester is 129.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Manchester Piccadilly via Shrewsbury in around 2h 38m.