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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Skipton is to bus which costs £10 - £12 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Skipton is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station Stand 1 and Hgte Bus Stn Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Skipton?

The distance between Thirsk and Skipton is 74 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Thirsk to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Skipton bus from?

Thirsk to Skipton bus services, operated by Hodgsons Travel, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Skipton train from?

Thirsk to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thirsk station.

Train or bus from Thirsk to Skipton?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Skipton is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus and line 59 bus, which costs and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Thirsk to Skipton bus arrive?

Thirsk to Skipton bus services, operated by Hodgsons Travel, arrive at Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Thirsk to Skipton train arrive?

Thirsk to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Skipton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Thirsk to Skipton.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Thirsk to Skipton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
1h 43m
£26–48
Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thirsk to Skiptoncar 40.7 mi
51 min
£10–15
Bus, line 36 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 4bus 150
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Hgte Bus Stn Stand 6bus 36
3. Take the bus from Hgte Bus Stn Stand 2 to Market Placebus 59
3h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thirsk to Skiptontaxi 40.7 mi
51 min
£85–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Roadbus X84
4h 30m
£10–12

Thirsk to Skipton by train

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Distance: 73.2 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Skipton via Leeds in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Market Place via Bus Station Stand 1 and Hgte Bus Stn Stand 2 in around 3h 40m.

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