The average train between Wakefield and Thirsk takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.
Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Thirsk station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Wakefield to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thirsk station.
Book your Wakefield to Thirsk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wakefield and Thirsk is 61.9 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Thirsk via Leeds in around 1h 35m.