There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Knighton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
5h 41m£102–166Drive 154.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Knightoncar 154.7 mi
3h 4m£38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
5h 52m£39–81Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 32m£38–92
Cambridge to Knighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Knighton is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Knighton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Knighton station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Knighton Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Cambridge and Knighton is 212 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Knighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cambridge to Knighton, including transfers.
Cambridge to Knighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Knighton is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Knighton, Wales?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Knighton Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station in around 8h 32m.
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Knighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cambridge to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Knighton is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cambridge to Knighton.
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