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Selby Museum
Local museum covering Selby’s abbey, river trade, railways and daily life. A practical introduction to the town with compact displays and community exhibits.
The table below shows live departures for Batley to Selby trains for today, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:48 Batley | 1h16 | 10:04 Selby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Batley to Selby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 23:06 |
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Local museum covering Selby’s abbey, river trade, railways and daily life. A practical introduction to the town with compact displays and community exhibits.
Volunteer-run railway museum at the station with signalling, artefacts and model displays. Ideal for visitors interested in Selby’s rail connections and industry.
Gallery and exhibition space inside a restored church, presenting changing shows, crafts and local creative work in an atmospheric historic setting.
Central green space beside the abbey and river, good for a short break, local events and views of Selby’s most important historic buildings.
Pleasant waterside route along the Ouse with bridges, boats and town views. It is one of the best ways to experience Selby’s river setting on foot.
Traditional shopping street lined with historic façades and everyday local businesses. Useful for seeing the town’s commercial character beyond the main landmarks.
A rich fruit loaf from Yorkshire, traditionally served sliced with Wensleydale cheese. It is a classic regional tea-time treat with a sweet-savoury contrast.
A sticky ginger cake made with oatmeal, treacle and syrup, long linked with Yorkshire fairs and Bonfire Night traditions.
A famous Yorkshire pudding meal: a large baked batter filled with sausages and onion gravy. A pub staple across North Yorkshire.
Casual restaurant and takeaway popular for Turkish and Mediterranean grills, kebabs and generous mixed platters.
Established Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in an informal town-centre setting.
Traditional pub in Selby serving British classics, cask ales and hearty roasts in a relaxed historic setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local travel are reasonable, while hotels can rise on busy weekends and during nearby York events.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Batley to Selby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Selby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Batley to Selby trains use the Batley to Selby station pair. Use this guide to compare Batley and Selby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Batley is 1 km from Batley city centre. Public transport options include:
Batley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Batley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Batley: Parking.
Available at Batley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Batley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. No step free access to platform 2 (Huddersfield) as the access is via a stepped subway. Level access onto platform 1 (Leeds), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Selby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Selby.
Wi-Fi is available at Selby.
Ticket office support is available at Selby.
Available at Selby: Parking.
Available at Selby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: On request, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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