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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Knebworth
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 26 Sept
Cheapest price on 26 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 26 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 26 Sept
40 m
Average journey duration on 26 Sept
40 m
Trains on 26 Sept
1
Distance
40 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Knebworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Knebworth will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
On Sat 26 Sept, we found 1 trains from London to Knebworth, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 40 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.
8:360h40London9:16Knebworth£91One-way0 changes
- 8:360h40London9:16Knebworth£91One-way0 changes
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London to Knebworth train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Knebworth trains for today, Friday 25 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10172 | On time 15:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h40 | 16:16 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C10164 | On time 16:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h40 | 16:46 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C18610 | On time 16:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h37 | 17:04 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82671 | On time 16:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h21 | 17:15 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C18609 | On time 16:57 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h37 | 17:34 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82673 | On time 17:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h21 | 17:45 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C18628 | On time 17:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h37 | 18:04 Knebworth station (KBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 26 September | |||||
| 8:36 London | 0h40 | 9:16 Knebworth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from London to Knebworth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Knebworth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 21m.
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.
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Coach from £7
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
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
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About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
21m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£9
Great Northern frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Knebworth
Things to do in Knebworth
Discover the best of Knebworth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Knebworth trip today.
- Recommended
Stevenage Museum
Local museum in Stevenage covering the new town, archaeology and community life. A useful introduction to the area around Knebworth.
- Recommended
Mill Green Museum and Mill
Museum and working mill in nearby Welwyn, interpreting local milling and village history with displays in a restored riverside setting.
- Recommended
Knebworth Gardens
Formal gardens, parkland paths and woodland walks around the estate. Ideal for a half-day visit combining scenery and heritage.
- Recommended
Harpenden Common
Open commonland in nearby Harpenden with broad views, paths and space for relaxed walking. Popular with locals and easy to enjoy.
- Recommended
Fairlands Valley Park
Large public park in Stevenage with lakes, play areas and tree-lined walking routes. A practical green escape close to Knebworth.
Hertfordshire sausage
A Hertfordshire sausage made with sage and seasoning, traditionally served with mash or in a full English. A long-standing county favourite.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Watercress
Mustard-based cress grown in nearby waterbeds, prized for its peppery bite in sandwiches and soups. Long linked with the district around Knebworth.
Hertfordshire bitter
A classic English ale associated with Hertfordshire brewing traditions, known for balanced malt and hop flavours and long local pub heritage.
The Chequers, Woolmer Green
Well-known country pub near Knebworth with modern British cooking, grill dishes and a smart but welcoming setting.
The Station Pub
Traditional village pub in Knebworth serving classic British meals, ales and a relaxed local atmosphere.
The Tea Room at Knebworth House
Stylish restaurant and bar at Knebworth House, known for afternoon tea, light lunches and elegant surroundings.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England: meals and coffee are fairly priced, but hotels and rail travel can raise overall visitor costs versus smaller UK towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.
Great Northern
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- >= £3
To the city centre
Knebworth station -> London King's Cross
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Most local bus single fares in Hertfordshire are capped at £3 until 2027. Check the operator before travel, as some routes may be excluded.
- Great Northern supports Key Smartcard pay as you go on its network, but London-wide contactless capping may be better if you continue within TfL zones.
FAQs: London to Knebworth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Knebworth 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 Knebworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Knebworth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from London to Knebworth covers a distance of 40 km and takes approximately 21m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from London to Knebworth is 40 km.
The first train from London to Knebworth leaves at 0:07.
The last train from London to Knebworth departs at 23:58.
Trains from London to Knebworth run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Knebworth.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Knebworth. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Northern.
There is no night train service from London to Knebworth.
The train station in London that goes to Knebworth is London Kings Cross (KGX), and it arrives at Knebworth station (KBW).
Booking trains from London to Knebworth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Knebworth offers views of the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, with rolling fields and charming villages along the route.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Knebworth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Knebworth
Most London to Knebworth trains use the London Kings Cross to Knebworth station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Knebworth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Knebworth
London Kings CrossEuston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
Bus73, N73 · 27m · £2 · every ~33 min
390 · 29m · £2 · every ~27 min
91, N91 · 29m · £14 · every ~28 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 7m · £2 · every ~91 min
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Finsbury ParkFinsbury Park station, Station Place, Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4 2DH
City-centre transport
Getting to Finsbury Park from London city centre
Finsbury Park is 6 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Kings Cross - Letchworth Garden City, London Kings Cross - Cambridge, London Kings Cross - Royston, London Kings Cross - Stevenage, London Kings Cross - Hertford North, London Kings Cross - Welwyn Garden City, London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross - Ely, London Kings Cross - Hitchin, London Kings Cross - Potters Bar, London Kings Cross - Finsbury Park · 5m · £2 · every ~6 min
Brighton - Cambridge, Gatwick Airport - Cambridge, Sevenoaks - Welwyn Garden City, Horsham - Peterborough, Sevenoaks - Finsbury Park, Three Bridges - Peterborough, Three Bridges - Cambridge, Brighton - Stevenage, Horsham - Potters Bar, Horsham - Finsbury Park, Brighton - Finsbury Park, Gatwick Airport - Finsbury Park, Horsham - Hitchin · 10m · £3 · every ~9 min
BusN279, 29, N29, N253 · 34m · £2 · every ~36 min
4 · 36m · £2 · every ~23 min
29, N279, N29 · 45m · £2 · every ~34 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 15m · £5 · every ~91 min
Finsbury Park train station facilities and services
Finsbury Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Finsbury Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Finsbury Park. ATMs are available at Finsbury Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Finsbury Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Finsbury Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Finsbury Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Finsbury Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platfrom 1/2 only (towards London). Access to all other platforms via steps. Assistance Meeting Point is ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus139 · 10m · £2 · every ~27 min
SubwayNorthern · 3m · £0.90 · every ~86 min
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Knebworth station do trains from London arrive at?
Trains from London to Knebworth arrive at Knebworth. Knebworth is from Knebworth city centre.
KnebworthKnebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Knebworth train station facilities and services
Knebworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Knebworth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Knebworth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Knebworth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Knebworth: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Knebworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Knebworth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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