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Knutsford Heritage Centre
Local history museum covering Knutsford’s past, architecture and people, with concise exhibits that suit a short town-centre visit.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
1 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
1 h 42 m
Trains on 28 Sept
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Congleton to Knutsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Congleton to Knutsford will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Mon 28 Sept, we found 1 trains from Congleton to Knutsford, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.


The table below shows live departures for Congleton to Knutsford trains for tomorrow, Monday 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:09 Congleton | 1h42 | 11:51 Knutsford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Take a train from Congleton to Knutsford and enjoy the approximately 19 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:39, the last at 21:41.
Distance 19 km |
First train 6:39 |
Last train 21:41 |
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Local history museum covering Knutsford’s past, architecture and people, with concise exhibits that suit a short town-centre visit.
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, small change is appreciated.
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Most Congleton to Knutsford trains use the Congleton to Knutsford station pair. Use this guide to compare Congleton and Knutsford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Congleton is 1 km from Congleton city centre. Public transport options include:
Congleton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Congleton.
Wi-Fi is available at Congleton.
Ticket office support is available at Congleton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Congleton: Parking.
Available at Congleton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Congleton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both 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.
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.
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