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Brontë Parsonage Museum
Former Brontë home displaying manuscripts, personal items and period rooms. Essential for literary history in nearby Haworth.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Keighley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Keighley will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 5 trains from Manchester to Keighley, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.

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Trains from Manchester to Keighley run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Keighley.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Keighley trains for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:57 Manchester | 1h51 | 22:48 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 30 October | |||||
![]() | 7:21 Manchester | 1h41 | 9:02 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:35 Manchester | 1h46 | 10:21 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 Manchester | 1h36 | 10:21 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Manchester | 1h36 | 14:21 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:21 Manchester | 1h41 | 18:02 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Former Brontë home displaying manuscripts, personal items and period rooms. Essential for literary history in nearby Haworth.
Victorian house museum in a landscaped park, showing decorative arts, geology, natural history and local collections.
Railway museum displays heritage locomotives, carriages and railway objects at Ingrow, ideal for families and transport enthusiasts.
Historic steep street lined with stone buildings, independent shops and literary associations. A classic walk in Haworth.
Large public park with formal gardens, woodland, play areas and the nearby hall ruins. Good for walks and relaxed sightseeing.
Popular moorland beauty spot above Haworth with reservoir views and paths onto the Pennine landscape. Great for a scenic walk.
A hearty West Yorkshire soup of vegetables and pulses, traditionally linked to local chapel and community cooking.
A crumbly cow’s milk cheese long made in Yorkshire, often eaten with fruit cake; a classic regional savoury-sweet pairing.
A famous Yorkshire pairing of sharp local cheese with rich fruit cake, common in cafés and homes across the county.
Smart restaurant known for Persian and Middle Eastern cooking, with grilled meats, rice dishes and a relaxed atmosphere.
Popular laid-back venue serving Nepalese and Indian dishes with friendly service and a modern casual setting.
Established country pub and dining venue near Keighley, known for hearty British cooking and a traditional inn feel.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and meals are usually cheaper than in major cities, while local transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Keighley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Keighley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Keighley trains use the Manchester Victoria to Keighley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Keighley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Keighley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Old White Lion Hotel Restaurant, Busfeild Arms
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Ticket office support is available at Keighley. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Keighley. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Keighley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Keighley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Keighley: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Keighley, Dalesgate Hotel, Premier Inn Keighley.
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