What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Knottingley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Knottingley Town Hall via Leeds City Bus Station and Pontefract Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Knottingley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Knottingley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Knottingley is 251 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Knottingley without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Knottingley bus from?

Edinburgh to Knottingley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Knottingley train from?

Edinburgh to Knottingley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Knottingley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Knottingley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Knottingley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Knottingley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Knottingley is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Edinburgh to Knottingley.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Knottingley?

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Where can I stay near Knottingley?

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Edinburgh to Knottingley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Knottingley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 4m
£129–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 20m
£22–36
Drive 196.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Knottingleycar 196.5 mi
3h 54m
£49–70
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 44m
£70–178
Train via York
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 21m
£80–166
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
6h 55m
£22–96
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 25m
£80–200

Edinburgh to Knottingley by train

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Knottingley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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