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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Knutsford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Knutsford to Manchester will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 16 trains that leave Knutsford for Manchester on Fri, Aug 21, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L89054Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Knutsford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €1. The journey takes 44m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Knutsford to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89025+ G00781 | 8:03 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h56 | 8:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L89029 | 8:41 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89034 | 9:41 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89038 | 10:40 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h45 | 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89043 | 11:40 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h45 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89048 | 12:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89054 | 1:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89011 | 2:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89016 | 3:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89021 | 4:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h45 | 5:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89026 | 5:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89031 | 6:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 7:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89035 | 7:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 8:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89040 | 8:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h44 | 9:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89044 | 9:41 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h46 | 10:27 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89050 | 10:42 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0h42 | 11:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Knutsford to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Knutsford to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Knutsford to Manchester trains use the Knutsford to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Knutsford and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Knutsford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Knutsford.
Ticket office support is available at Knutsford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Knutsford: Parking.
Available at Knutsford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Knutsford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access to both Chester and Manchester platforms. Ticket office is on Manchester platform. Stepped bridge between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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