What is the cheapest way to get from York to Birstall?

The cheapest way to get from York to Birstall is to bus via York which costs £14 - £22 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Birstall?

The fastest way to get from York to Birstall is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Birstall?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Birstall. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Greengate Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between York and Birstall?

No, there is no direct train from York to Birstall. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from York to Birstall?

The distance between York and Birstall is 114 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.

How do I travel from York to Birstall without a car?

The best way to get from York to Birstall without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from York to Birstall?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from York to Birstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Birstall bus from?

York to Birstall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Birstall train from?

York to Birstall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Birstall?

The best way to get from York to Birstall is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the York to Birstall bus arrive?

York to Birstall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the York to Birstall train arrive?

York to Birstall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from York to Birstall?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Birstall is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from York to Birstall.

Where can I stay near Birstall?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Birstall.

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Birstall by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 56m
£42–74
Bus via York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Greengate Lanebus Sky
4h 57m
£14–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Greengate Lanebus Sky
3h 11m
£42–64
Drive 102.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Birstallcar 102.1 mi
1h 59m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 801
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Greengate Lanebus Sky
4h 32m
£18–30

York to Birstall by train and bus

133Weekly Services

2h 56mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.9 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between York, England and Birstall, Leicestershire, England?

You can take a train from York to Greengate Lane via Sheffield, Loughborough (Leics), Railway Station, Swan Street, and Lemyngton Street in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Greengate Lane via Bus Station in around 4h 32m.

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