The cheapest and fastest trains from Bradford to Knaresborough
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bradford to Knaresborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Knaresborough will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bradford for Knaresborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bradford to Knaresborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford 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 coach which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 30 km
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£11 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bradford to Knaresborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Knaresborough trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:58 Bradford | 1h45 | 06:43 Knaresborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:43 Bradford | 1h31 | 09:14 Knaresborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bradford to Knaresborough
Trains from Bradford to Knaresborough run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Bradford to Knaresborough trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bradford and Knaresborough from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bradford to Knaresborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Knaresborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Knaresborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bradford and Knaresborough
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail.
- Accessible public telephones: in the interchange
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the road and a ramp. Step free access from car park to platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off by the car park entrance on Frizinghall Road
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, managed by Northern Rail.
- The Worlds End
- Six Poor Folk
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- The Dower House Hotel
- Best Western Crown Hotel
- The General Tarleton Inn
- 16 spaces, not covered
- Bus: Local bus services available from the nearby bus stop
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