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Wensleydale Railway Station Museum
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thirsk to Northallerton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 13 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Northallerton take longer:
Coach takes on average 20m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (8m by train vs 14m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Thirsk to Northallerton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 12m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Northallerton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northallerton trip today.
Railway heritage museum at Leeming Bar with vintage locomotives, carriages and exhibits on the Wensleydale Railway.
Local history museum in nearby Thirsk covering rural life, trades and changing communities across the Hambleton area.
Arts venue in nearby Thirsk with rotating exhibitions, workshops and community events, useful for a contemporary local culture stop.
Broad market street lined with independent shops and historic frontages, forming the lively heart of Northallerton.
Town green and events space beside the High Street, handy for a short pause during shopping or market visits.
Leafy riverside and park area popular for gentle walks, open space and a quieter break close to the town centre.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Yorkshire, packed with currants and peel. It is a classic regional tea-time bake with a long county tradition.
A shallow pastry tart filled with curd cheese, eggs, sugar and spices. It is a traditional Yorkshire sweet found in bakeries and tea rooms.
Slices of roast beef served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. This Sunday dinner is central to Yorkshire food culture.
Established café and tea room known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee. Handy for a classic Yorkshire break.
Stylish bistro in Northallerton serving modern British dishes and steaks in a smart but relaxed setting.
Traditional pub with a broad menu of British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a casual town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail travel and pub meals can still add up for visitors.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares; café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thirsk to Northallerton 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 Northallerton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Thirsk to Northallerton trains use the Thirsk to Northallerton station pair. Use this guide to compare Thirsk and Northallerton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Thirsk is 1 km from Thirsk city centre. Public transport options include:
Thirsk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Thirsk.
Ticket office support is available at Thirsk.
Available at Thirsk: Parking, WC.
Available at Thirsk: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thirsk: 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 all platforms is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. Customers requiring level access should enter the station through the long-stay car park. An intercom is available next to the barrow crossing gates to contact the station staff to inform them of your arrival. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:15 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 17:15 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. 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 the platforms 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Northallerton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Northallerton.
Wi-Fi is available at Northallerton.
Ticket office support is available at Northallerton.
Available at Northallerton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northallerton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northallerton: 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 ramps are steep, and as such assistance cannot be provided for manual wheelchair users via the subway or to/from Platform 1. Station wheelchairs are not available at this location. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station (as per the exceptions outlined above), 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. 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 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 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The self service ticket machine for purchasing tickets for travel today and collection of pre-paid tickets is located in the subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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