There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Knighton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
3h 59m£40–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hubbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
7h 19m£17–26Drive 101.2 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Knightoncar 101.2 mi
2h 11m£26–37
Leicester to Knighton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Knighton station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Knighton Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub, Country Bus Station and Mill Street Car Park. 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 59m.
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 59m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Leicester to Knighton, including transfers.
Leicester to Knighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester 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 59m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Knighton Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub, Country Bus Station, and Mill Street Car Park in around 7h 19m.
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
- £12–35
- 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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Knighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub 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 11m to drive from Leicester to Knighton.
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