There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Knighton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
3h 58m£27–70Drive 101.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leicester to Knighton101.2 mi
2h 9m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station409
- Take the bus from Sharpstones Lane Jct to LibraryX48
7h 19m
Leicester to Knighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Knighton. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Sharpstones Lane Jct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Leicester and Knighton is 115 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Knighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £27 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Leicester to Knighton, including transfers.
Leicester to Knighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £27 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Knighton, Wales?
You can take a train from Leicester to Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Sharpstones Lane Jct in around 7h 19m.
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Sharpstones Lane Jct to Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Knighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leicester to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Knighton is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Leicester to Knighton.
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