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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Kingsknowe
- Departure station
- Kingsknowe station guide
- Address
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- Gorton Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 6DF
Operators serving Kingsknowe
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Facilities at Kingsknowe
- Shelter
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- Street parking nearby
Explore the area around Kingsknowe
- Hermitage Of Braid
- Edinburgh Zoo
About your departure station
Built in 1902 for Edinburgh's southwestern expansion, Kingsknowe served middle class commuters.
The station retains original Edwardian features despite 1960s modernization.
It became important for zoo visitors and hospital traffic.
Kingsknowe's survival through Beeching cuts reflects its residential importance.
The station remains popular with commuters, maintaining its quiet character for over 120 years.
Recent housing developments have increased usage, securing Kingsknowe's future as a vital local link in Edinburgh's suburban rail network, demonstrating the enduring value of stations serving established residential areas.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Kingsknowe to London Cannon Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Kingsknowe as your departure station and London Cannon Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Kingsknowe and London Cannon Street?
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