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Outbound fromLeicester to Knaresborough by train
It takes an average of 4h 39m to travel from Leicester to Knaresborough by train, over a distance of around 96 miles (155 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Knaresborough and tickets for this journey start from £19.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:55 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Knaresborough | |
| Journey time | From 2h 52m | |
| Distance | 96 miles (155 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £19.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Leicester to Knaresborough by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Leicester to Knaresborough? Look no further.
You'll usually find 36 trains per day running between Leicester and Knaresborough, which usually take 4 hours 39 minutes to complete the 96 miles (155 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 52 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 Knaresborough by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express 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 Leicester to Knaresborough start from £19.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Knaresborough? 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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