Knaresborough station
Station Road
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 9AA
Knaresborough Station can be found on Station Road in Knaresborough as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Knaresborough Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Perched beautifully in the historic market town of Knaresborough, the Knaresborough Train Station is a splendid blend of the charming old-world vibe with the convenience of modern travel facilities. Whether you're a local resident planning a day out, a tourist eager to explore, or a regular commuter, the station serves as a vital hub connecting you to various parts of the UK.
As you step into Knaresborough Station, be ready to experience convenient access to essential facilities ensuring a comfortable journey. Although the station lacks a ticket office, worry not—the ticket machines are available and accessible for collecting pre-booked online tickets. The station is equipped with smartcard validators and accessible ticket machines too, ensuring a user-friendly experience for all passengers. Always eco-conscious, the station invites you to enjoy its biking facilities, offering 16 spaces for bicycle storage by the subway access. For quick refreshments, ‘The Old Ticket Office’ café is situated right on the platform, perfect for grabbing a coffee while you wait for your train.
If you need assistance or travel information, while there is no staff available on-site, the station is equipped with Help Points. Assistance is provided by conductors on request, ensuring ease of travel for everyone. CCTV systems ensure a secure environment while you're at the station. However, travellers should note the absence of public restrooms, waiting rooms, and other amenities like ATMs or free Wi-Fi.
Travel plans can be seamless with Knaresborough Station's versatile transport links. If you're faced with a rail replacement service, pickups and drop-offs are made convenient at bus stops on High Street, nearby the road junction traffic lights. The station is seamlessly linked with local bus services and offers taxi services via Cab4You, making your onward journey hassle-free.
The station is not only a gateway to local attractions but also a junction connecting you with major cities across the UK. Heading towards the historic city of York or finding your way to the hustle and bustle of Leeds is just a train ride away. Harrogate and Hornbeam Park are also easily accessible for those wishing to explore nearby landmarks or commuting for work. For those dreaming of travelling south, journeys from Knaresborough to London Kings Cross are readily available. Enjoy cultural tours from York to the urban pulse of Manchester, or venture towards the attractive landscapes of Sheffield and Newcastle. Curious explorers might find joy in surprising spots like Poppleton, Cattal or Hammerton. Start planning your exciting journey with a look at the direct train routes from Knaresborough to these destinations.
Knaresborough Train Station emerges as a picturesque yet pivotal flagstone, opening avenues for both ordinary commutes and remarkable adventures. With a focus on the essentials, cozy travel perks, and an easily navigable station layout, it assures travelers of a smooth experience whether they're inward-bound to their destination or outward seeking new locations to uncover. For those prepared to embark on their rail travel adventure, purchasing tickets is as simple as a few clicks, making your journey from Knaresborough station the start of something memorable and enjoyable.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Knaresborough, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
| Ticket machines | Yes |
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes Cards Only - No Cash Accepted |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Smartcards | |
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes |
| Smartcard validators | Yes |
| Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Knaresborough | ||
| Customer help points | Yes | ||
| Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
| Luggage storage | No | ||
| Lost property |
None | ||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station.
Step free access at this station, but not entirely obstacle free. Step free access to both platforms via short ramps from separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms is via a pedestrian level crossing with hinged, locking gates (controlled by the signaller in the adjacent Signal Box), or a steep route via the street (300m), in places without a pavement. If you are using the level crossing, please allow sufficient time before your train as the gates are locked shut when trains are arriving, departing and when terminating trains from Leeds are shunting from one platform to the other. To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here |
| Ticket barriers and gates | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes Cards Only - No Cash Accepted |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Knaresborough |
| Seating area | No |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Not suitable for wheelchair users as there are steps leading to the platforms. However, there is step free access from the car park onto the station entrance. |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Knaresborough |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Assistance is provided by the conductor at this station, please wait on the platform for the train to arrive. We can also provide help when you travel, even if it has not been booked in advance. You can turn up at this station if it is accessible to you and request assistance onto a train from a member of staff directly, or by using a help point. Boarding ramps are carried on all of our trains. We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
| Toilets | No |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Knaresborough |
|---|---|
| Seating area | No |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | Available The Old Ticket Office Cafe situated on the station platform |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 16 Next to subway access |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Pick Up / Drop Off at the service bus stops on High Street close to the traffic lights at the road junction. (Station side for Harrogate, opposite side for York). |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Available Not available at this station. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from York | Northern | 18:08 | 1 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 18:15 | 2 | 18:22 |
| from Leeds | Northern | 18:26 | 2 | 18:31 |
| from York | Northern | 18:38 | 1 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 18:34 | 2 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 18:55 | 2 | On time |
| from York | Northern | 19:07 | 1 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 19:14 | 2 | On time |
| from York | Northern | 19:38 | 1 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 19:44 | 2 | On time |