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How to get fromPontefract to Thirskby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontefract to Thirsk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2h
    £32–49

  2. Line 140 bus, bus via York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    4h 28m
    £8–9

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to Yorktrain train Sheffield - York
    2. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    2h 27m
    £12–19

  4. Drive  43.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Thirskcar car 43.6 mi
    45 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Thirsktaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    45 min
    £190–230

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Castleford Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the train from Castleford to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    3h 28m
    £11–16

  7. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Market Placebus bus 150
    5h 12m

Pontefract to Thirsk by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Thirsk via Leeds and Thirsk in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 4h 28m.

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