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There are 6 ways to get from Thirsk to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train Leeds - Ilkley
    1h 38m
    £30–48

  2. Bus via York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Theatre Royalbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Theatre Royal to Brook Streetbus bus 74
    4h 3m
    £6

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Ilkleytrain train
    2h 21m
    £15–30

  4. Drive  36.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thirsk to Ilkleycar car 36.5 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thirsk to Ilkleytaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    51 min
    £160–200

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 150
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Victoriabus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Headrow to Railway Roadbus bus X84
    4h 53m

Thirsk to Ilkley by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Thirsk to Ilkley via Thirsk and Leeds in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Brook Street via Theatre Royal in around 4h 3m.

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