How to Travel from

Leicester to Knighton

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leicester Knighton

Cheapest

By car (190 km)

2 h 8 min

190 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 8 min

190 km.

from $7.23

Train

3 h 50 min

132 km.

from $124.27

Train operators

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$40.50–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$32.91

Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton

Ave. Duration:

49 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.46–$25.32

Bus operators

Minsterley Motors

Phone:

01743 791208

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

minsterleymotors.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Community

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Knighton?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Knighton?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Knighton is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Knighton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Leicester to Knighton?

The distance between Leicester and Knighton is 183 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Knighton without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Knighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Knighton?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Leicester to Knighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Knighton train from?

Leicester to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Knighton?

It is currently 19:47 at both, Leicester and Knighton.

Where does the Leicester to Knighton train arrive?

Leicester to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Knighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Knighton is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Leicester to Knighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Knighton?

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Where can I stay near Knighton?

There are 547+ hotels available in Knighton. Prices start at $88.73 per night.

Book in Knighton

The Knighton Hotel

Broad St, Knighton LD7 1BL, Knighton

5.6

The Red Lion

west street, Knighton

Great

9.5

The Knighton Apartment by Paymán Club

15 Broad St, Knighton

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Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle is one of the finest surviving fortified manor houses in England, and situated at Stokesay in Shropshire. It was largely built in its present form in the late 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, on the earlier castle (some of which still survives) founded by its original owners the de Lacy family, from whom it passed to their de Verdun heirs, who retained feudal overlordship of Stokesay until at least 1317. Laurence 'of' Ludlow was one of the leading wool merchants in England, who intended it to form a secure private house and generate income as a commercial estate. Laurence's descendants continued to own the castle until the 16th century, when it passed through various private owners. By the time of the outbreak of the First English Civil War in 1642, Stokesay was owned by William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (1608–1697), a supporter of King Charles I. After the Royalist war effort collapsed in 1645, Parliamentary forces besieged the castle in June and quickly forced its garrison to surrender. Parliament ordered the property to be slighted, but only minor damage was done to the walls, allowing Stokesay to continue to be used as a house by the Baldwyn family until the end of the 17th century.

Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman Conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England. During the civil war of the 12th century the castle changed hands several times between the de Lacys and rival claimants, and was further fortified with a Great Tower and a large outer bailey. In the mid-13th century, Ludlow was passed on to Geoffrey de Geneville, who rebuilt part of the inner bailey, and the castle played a part in the Second Barons' War. Roger Mortimer acquired the castle in 1301, further extending the internal complex of buildings. Richard, Duke of York, inherited the castle in 1425, and it became an important symbol of Yorkist authority during the Wars of the Roses. When Richard's son, Edward IV, seized the throne in 1461 it passed into the ownership of the Crown. Ludlow Castle was chosen as the seat of the Council of Wales and the Marches, effectively acting as the capital of Wales, and it was extensively renovated throughout the 16th century. By the 17th century the castle was luxuriously appointed, hosting cultural events such as the first performance of John Milton's masque Comus. Ludlow Castle was held by the Royalists during the English Civil War of the 1640s, until it was besieged and taken by a Parliamentarian army in 1646. The contents of the castle were sold off and a garrison was retained there for much of the interregnum.

Offa's Dyke

Offa's Dyke (Welsh: Clawdd Offa) is a large linear earthwork that roughly follows the border between England and Wales. The structure is named after Offa, the Anglo-Saxon king of Mercia from 757 to 796, who is traditionally believed to have ordered its construction. Although its original purpose is debated, it delineated the border between Anglian Mercia and the Welsh kingdom of Powys.

Four ways to Travel from Leicester to Knighton

Transport providers

Train operators

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Minsterley Motors

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Knighton?

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Knighton?

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Knighton?

How far is it from Leicester to Knighton?

How do I travel from Leicester to Knighton without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Knighton?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Knighton train from?

What is the time difference between Leicester and Knighton?

Where does the Leicester to Knighton train arrive?

Can I drive from Leicester to Knighton?

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Knighton?

Where can I stay near Knighton?