What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Knighton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Knighton is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Knighton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Knighton is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Knighton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Knighton via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Knighton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Knighton is 307 miles. The road distance is 298.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Knighton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Knighton without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Knighton?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Knighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Knighton train from?

Edinburgh to Knighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Knighton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Knighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Knighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Knighton is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Edinburgh to Knighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Knighton?

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Where can I stay near Knighton?

There are 605+ hotels available in Knighton.

Edinburgh to Knighton - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Knighton by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
6h 12m
£72–183
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
6h 36m
£66–140
Drive 297 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Knightoncar 297 mi
5h 42m
£74–107
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
6h 57m
£116–201
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
7h 24m
£78–177
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 11m
£94–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 15m
£148–418
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 21m
£116–292
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 15m
£120–294
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 59m
£107–232

Edinburgh to Knighton by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Knighton, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Knighton via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 12m.

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