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Outbound fromManchester Airport to Knottingley by train
It takes an average of 2h 45m to travel from Manchester Airport to Knottingley by train, over a distance of around 48 miles (77 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Manchester Airport to Knottingley and tickets for this journey start from £14.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:13 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Airport | |
| Arrival station | Knottingley | |
| Journey time | From 2h 5m | |
| Distance | 48 miles (77 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.80 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from Manchester Airport to Knottingley by train
Looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Knottingley by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 45 minutes to travel from Manchester Airport to Knottingley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 5 minutes though. You'll usually find 40 trains per day running along the 48 miles (77 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Knottingley, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Knottingley – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Knottingley in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £14.80.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Knottingley
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Manchester Airport to Knottingley is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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