Pontefract to Thirsk Trains

Pontefract to Thirsk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Thirsk takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Thirsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 5m
Duration: 66 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 58m

£25–42

Pontefract to Thirsk train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

11:47 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 4:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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