The average train between Thirsk and Wakefield takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Thirsk and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Thirsk to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thirsk station.
Thirsk to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Thirsk to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Thirsk and Wakefield is 61.9 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Wakefield Westgate via Leeds in around 1h 8m.