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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Knutsford
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €6
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €9
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 41 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 41 m
- Trains on Nov 13
- 6
- Distance
- 22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Knutsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Knutsford will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 6 trains from Manchester to Knutsford, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 42 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.
G859009:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers- G85884
6:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85902
10:10 AM 0h42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:52 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85906
11:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 11:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85889
7:08 AM 0h43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 7:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G85900
9:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85884
6:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85906
11:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 11:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85894
8:10 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85902
10:10 AM 0h42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:52 AM Knutsford station (KNF) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Knutsford
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Trains from Manchester to Knutsford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 38m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Knutsford train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Knutsford trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L89558 · G85932 | On time 4:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h54 | 5:40 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 1 transfer | |
G85932+ W34285 | Delayed 5:08 PM 4:54 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h46 | 5:40 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 1 transfer | |
| G85934 | On time 5:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h43 | 5:53 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90276 · G85938 | On time 5:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h06 | 6:27 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 1 transfer | |
| G85938+W33929 | Delayed 5:54 PM 5:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 6:27 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 1 transfer | |
| G85942 | On time 6:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 6:51 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85947 | On time 7:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 7:52 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85949 | On time 8:09 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 8:51 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85952 | On time 9:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 9:52 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85956 | On time 10:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 10:51 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85962 | On time 11:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 11:55 PM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
| G85884 | On time 6:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 6:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85889 | On time 7:08 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h43 | 7:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85894 | On time 8:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 8:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85900 | On time 9:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 9:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85902 | On time 10:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 10:52 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85906 | On time 11:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 11:51 AM Knutsford station (KNF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Knutsford
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Knutsford
Most Manchester to Knutsford trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Knutsford station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Knutsford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Knutsford leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Knutsford station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Knutsford from Knutsford city centre
Knutsford 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
Food and drink options are available at Knutsford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Knutsford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Knutsford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Knutsford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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