The average train between Reading and Knighton takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 4 times a day between Reading and Knighton. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Knighton at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Knighton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Reading to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Knighton station.
Book your Reading to Knighton train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Knighton is 173.4 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 4h 38m.