The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Knaresborough
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Knaresborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Knaresborough will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.
To travel from Cambridge to Knaresborough you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Knaresborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Knaresborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 227 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Knaresborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Knaresborough trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:15 Cambridge | 3h58 | 09:13 Knaresborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 05:57 Cambridge | 3h11 | 09:08 Knaresborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:57 Cambridge | 3h09 | 10:06 Knaresborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:00 Cambridge | 3h07 | 11:07 Knaresborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:00 Cambridge | 3h06 | 12:06 Knaresborough | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Knaresborough
Trains from Cambridge to Knaresborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 14:44. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 14:44 |
Train companies: LNER, Cross Country from Cambridge to Knaresborough trainsLNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Cambridge and Knaresborough from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Knaresborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Knaresborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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 taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- 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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