The average train between Edinburgh and Knighton takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Knighton. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Knighton at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Knighton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Edinburgh to Knighton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Knighton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Knighton station.
Book your Edinburgh to Knighton train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Knighton is 401.3 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Knighton via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 12m.