The average train between Cardiff and Knighton takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Knighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Knighton. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Knighton at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Knighton station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Cardiff to Knighton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Knighton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Knighton station.
Book your Cardiff to Knighton train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Knighton is 96.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Knighton via Shrewsbury in around 3h 46m.