The average train between York and Knighton takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Knighton. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Knighton at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Knighton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Knighton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
York to Knighton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Knighton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Knighton station.
Book your York to Knighton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Knighton is 222.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from York to Knighton via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 26m.