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It takes an average of 1h 30m to travel from Knottingley to York by train, over a distance of around 19 miles (30 km). There are normally 35 trains per day travelling from Knottingley to York and tickets for this journey start from £16.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Knottingley | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 1h 14m | |
| Distance | 19 miles (30 km) | |
| Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Knottingley to York by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Knottingley to York? Look no further.
You'll usually find 35 trains per day running between Knottingley and York, which usually take 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the 19 miles (30 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 14 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to York by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Knottingley to York start from £16.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to York? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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