How to get from Skipton to Thirsk by bus and train?

From Skipton to Thirsk by bus and train

To get from Skipton to Thirsk in Yorkshire, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Skipton station to Leeds station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 30 bus from Station Avenue (Stop Rm) station to Market Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 3030
Leaves from Skipton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Skipton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    York
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Avenue (Stop Rm)
    ID 32900130
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Thirsk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Market Place
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place
    ID 32090161
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Skipton to Thirsk by train

To get from Skipton to Thirsk in Yorkshire, take the NORTHERN train from Skipton station to Leeds station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Leeds station to Thirsk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £37.60.

135min£37.60
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Thirsk
Leaves from Skipton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Skipton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Saltburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thirsk
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to Thirsk
    Walk to
    Thirsk
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skipton to Thirsk
The distance between Skipton, Yorkshire and Thirsk, Yorkshire is approximately 80.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skipton to Thirsk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Yorkshire – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Skipton

Skipton is located at Skipton, Yorkshire and the nearest public transport station is Outside Rail Station.

Bus stations close to Skipton:

  • Outside Rail Station
  • Opp Kwick Fit
  • Fire Station
Public transport stations close to Thirsk, Yorkshire

Thirsk is located at Thirsk, Yorkshire and the nearest public transport station is The Maltings.

Train stations close to Thirsk:

  • Thirsk

Bus stations close to Thirsk:

  • The Maltings
  • Sowerby Terrace
  • Tesco Store
Related Routes

From Skipton to Thirsk by train

To get from Skipton to Thirsk in Yorkshire, take the NORTHERN train from Skipton station to Leeds station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Leeds station to Thirsk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £37.60.

135min£37.60
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Thirsk
Leaves from Skipton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Skipton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Saltburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thirsk
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to Thirsk
    Walk to
    Thirsk
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skipton to Thirsk?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skipton to Thirsk?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Skipton and Thirsk?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Skipton to Thirsk?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Leeds station near Skipton in Skipton to Leeds station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Leeds station near Thirsk in Yorkshire.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skipton to Thirsk by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Skipton in Skipton and Thirsk in Yorkshire by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Skipton to get to Thirsk?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Leeds station near Skipton in Skipton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Skipton and Thirsk?

    Get off the train at the Leeds stop, which is closest to Thirsk in Yorkshire.

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