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

The cheapest way to get from York to Birstall is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 6m.

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 £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Birstall?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Birstall. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Greengate Lane via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, M&S and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

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 Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from York to Birstall?

The distance between York and Birstall is 121 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 19m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m 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 Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street 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 19m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the York to Birstall bus arrive?

York to Birstall bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

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 1016+ hotels available in Birstall.

York to Birstall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 19m
£65–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus Uk001 / ...
5h 6m
£16–27
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
£52–74
Drive 102.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Birstallcar 102.1 mi
1h 59m
£25–36

York to Birstall by train and bus

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3h 11mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from York to Birstall via Sheffield and Leicester in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Greengate Lane via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, M&S, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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