The average train between Kirkstall Forge and Manchester takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is an hourly train service from Kirkstall Forge 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 hourly between Kirkstall Forge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkstall Forge is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kirkstall Forge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kirkstall Forge station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Kirkstall Forge to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Kirkstall Forge to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Kirkstall Forge to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kirkstall Forge and Manchester is 55.6 km. The road distance is 74 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 48 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes.