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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Wakefield is to bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Wakefield is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Rougier Street and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Wakefield?

The distance between Thirsk and Wakefield is 57 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Thirsk to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Wakefield bus from?

Thirsk to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Thirsk to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Thirsk to Wakefield bus arrive?

Thirsk to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thirsk to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Wakefield is 45 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Thirsk to Wakefield.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Thirsk to Wakefield 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 Wakefield Westgatetrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 8m
£20–37
Bus
cheapest
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 Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
3h 27m
£7–9
Drive 44.7 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Wakefieldcar 44.7 mi
56 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thirsk to Wakefieldtaxi 44.7 mi
56 min
£90–120

Thirsk to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 57.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Wakefield Westgate via Leeds in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Wakefield Bus Station via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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