What is the cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Thirsk?

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Thirsk is to bus via York which costs £6 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilkley to Thirsk?

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Thirsk is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Ilkley Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Exhibition Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Thirsk via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Thirsk?

The distance between Ilkley and Thirsk is 64 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ilkley to Thirsk without a car?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Ilkley to Thirsk?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Ilkley to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Thirsk bus from?

Ilkley to Thirsk bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Thirsk train from?

Ilkley to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Thirsk is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via York, which costs £6 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Ilkley to Thirsk bus arrive?

Ilkley to Thirsk bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Exhibition Square station.

Where does the Ilkley to Thirsk train arrive?

Ilkley to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Thirsk is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Ilkley to Thirsk.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkley to Thirsk?

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Leedstrain Ilkley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 48m
£23–40
Bus via York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Exhibition Squarebus 74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus 30X / ...
3h 16m
£6
Drive 36.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Thirskcar 36.4 mi
51 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Thirsktaxi 36.4 mi
51 min
£75–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Headrow Hbus X84
2. Take the bus from Victoria K to Bus Station Stand 1bus 36
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market Placebus 150
5h 14m

Ilkley to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 63.3 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Thirsk, England?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Thirsk via Leeds in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Market Place via Exhibition Square in around 3h 16m.

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