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Knaresborough Museum
Town museum covering local history, archaeology and daily life, set in a former courthouse in the market place.
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage to Knaresborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stevenage to Knaresborough will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stevenage 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 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.


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Trains from Stevenage to Knaresborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 6:45 |
Last train 22:21 |
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Town museum covering local history, archaeology and daily life, set in a former courthouse in the market place.
Castle museum displays artefacts and stories from the town's royal, medieval and civic past within the castle grounds.
Small heritage exhibition at the cave site exploring Mother Shipton legends, local folklore and the petrifying well.
Scenic riverside walk and boating area below the town, popular for classic views of the viaduct, bridge and castle.
Central market square lined with historic buildings, shops and regular market activity at the heart of local life.
Open green on the castle grounds with elevated views over the gorge, ideal for photos, picnics and short strolls.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding long tied to Sunday roasts across North Yorkshire, prized for its crisp edges and rich gravy-catching centre.
Parkin is a traditional Yorkshire ginger cake made with oats, treacle and syrup, especially linked with autumn and Bonfire Night in the region.
Wensleydale cheese, made in Yorkshire, is a crumbly cow’s milk cheese often eaten with fruit cake or chutney and closely associated with local farming.
Smart contemporary restaurant known for modern British cooking, tasting menus and a polished but approachable atmosphere in the town centre.
Popular riverside pub and restaurant serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed historic setting near the viaduct.
Well-known café and restaurant by the river, favoured for tea, cakes, brunch and light meals with scenic views and a traditional feel.
Moderate for a Yorkshire market town. Dining and pubs are reasonable, but visitor stays and rail travel can raise trip costs versus smaller nearby towns.
Service is often included only at higher-end restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage 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.

Most Stevenage to Knaresborough trains use the Stevenage to Knaresborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Stevenage and Knaresborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Knaresborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: The Worlds End, Six Poor Folk
Ticket office support is available at Knaresborough.
Available at Knaresborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Knaresborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Knaresborough: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Dower House Hotel, Best Western Crown Hotel, The General Tarleton Inn.
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