The average train between Manchester and Knighton takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Knighton. 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Knighton. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Knighton at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Knighton station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Manchester to Knighton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Knighton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Knighton station.
Book your Manchester to Knighton train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Knighton is 137.6 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Knighton via Shrewsbury in around 2h 57m.