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Outbound fromEdinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough by train
It takes an average of 5h 19m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough by train, over a distance of around 151 miles (242 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough and tickets for this journey start from £43.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Knaresborough | |
| Journey time | From 3h 2m | |
| Distance | 151 miles (242 km) | |
| Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough by train
Looking to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 19 minutes to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 2 minutes though. You'll usually find 34 trains per day running along the 151 miles (242 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Knaresborough, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Knaresborough. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £43.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Edinburgh (Waverley) to Knaresborough is right for you.
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