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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Knaresborough
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
172 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Knaresborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Knaresborough will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham for Knaresborough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:272h41
Birmingham10:08Knaresborough
£441One-way
0 changes
09:272h40
Birmingham12:07Knaresborough
£991One-way
0 changes
09:272h40
Birmingham12:07Knaresborough
£991One-way
0 changes
07:272h41
Birmingham10:08Knaresborough
£441One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Knaresborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Knaresborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 172 km
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3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Birmingham to Knaresborough train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 11:40
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:27 Birmingham | 2h41 | 10:08 Knaresborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:27 Birmingham | 2h40 | 12:07 Knaresborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Knaresborough
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Trains from Birmingham to Knaresborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 06:51 |
Last train 20:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: Cross Country from Birmingham to Knaresborough trainsCross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Knaresborough from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 39m
Cheapest Price
£86
Cross Country frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Birmingham to Knaresborough train
FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Knaresborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Knaresborough.
A visit to Knaresborough is well-suited for a two-day stay, allowing time to explore key attractions such as Knaresborough Castle, Mother Shipton's Cave, and the scenic riverside walks.
The train distance from Birmingham to Knaresborough is 172 km.
The train journey from Birmingham to Knaresborough covers a distance of 172 km and takes approximately 2h 41m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Birmingham to Knaresborough leaves at 6:51.
Booking trains from Birmingham to Knaresborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Birmingham to Knaresborough departs at 20:10.
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham to Knaresborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £50.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Knaresborough is by coach, costing approximately £7.
To get from Birmingham to Knaresborough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Knaresborough is Birmingham New Street (BHM), and it arrives at Knaresborough station (KNA).
Trains from Birmingham to Knaresborough run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham to Knaresborough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham to Knaresborough.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Knaresborough.
There is no night train service from Birmingham to Knaresborough.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Knaresborough
Birmingham
Knaresborough
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Knaresborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 None
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00, Saturday 07:00-21:00 and Sunday 09:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: from Birmingham - under the foot bridge. Towards Birmingham - outside in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Selly Oak
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Front of station building in turnaround area.
The major train station for arrivals in Knaresborough is Knaresborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Knaresborough for your journey to Knaresborough from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
Number of platforms
2Parking
- Parking is available near the station, managed by Northern Rail.
Dining
- The Worlds End
- Six Poor Folk
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- The Dower House Hotel
- Best Western Crown Hotel
- The General Tarleton Inn
Bike Parking
- 16 spaces, not covered
Public transport options for Knaresborough
- Bus: Local bus services available from the nearby bus stop
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