The average train between Edinburgh and Knottingley takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Knottingley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Knottingley. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Knottingley at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Knottingley station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Edinburgh to Knottingley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Knottingley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Edinburgh to Knottingley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Knottingley is 279.1 km. The road distance is 368 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.