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Newtown Textile Museum
Town museum covering Newtown’s social and industrial story, with local artefacts and displays on Robert Owen and textile history.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Newtown among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 129 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Manchester to Newtown run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 6:26 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Town museum covering Newtown’s social and industrial story, with local artefacts and displays on Robert Owen and textile history.
Compact gallery and museum in a historic building, showcasing regional art, archaeology, and changing exhibitions on local heritage.
Modern arts venue with contemporary exhibitions, artist projects, and community programmes in a riverside setting near the centre.
Main shopping street and civic spine of Newtown, lined with historic buildings, independent shops, and easy access to key sights.
Landscaped town park with open lawns, river access, play areas, and a relaxed setting for a short walk near the centre.
Waterside walking route following the River Severn, popular for gentle strolls, wildlife spotting, and views back towards town.
Traditional Welsh lamb, often roast or slow-cooked. Powys is sheep-farming country, so local lamb is a classic regional staple.
A rich broth of lamb or beef with root vegetables such as potatoes, leeks and carrots. Long associated with Welsh home cooking.
Small cakes cooked on a bakestone with flour, currants, spice and butter. A much-loved Welsh teatime treat eaten across Mid Wales.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation, offering curries, grilled dishes and a comfortable dining room.
Casual café and restaurant known for dependable lunches, cakes and coffee in the town centre.
Traditional pub in Newtown serving classic British and Welsh dishes in a relaxed, historic setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local transport and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Newtown 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 Newtown, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Newtown trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Newtown (Powys) station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Newtown train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, 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.
Newtown (Powys) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newtown (Powys): Parking.
Available at Newtown (Powys): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newtown (Powys): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) from the car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli) via Brimmon Lane. There is a camber at the end of the lane leading onto the platform and is not suitable for wheelchair or mobility scooter users. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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