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Leeds City Museum
Museum in Leeds city centre covering archaeology, natural history and world cultures, with family-friendly displays and changing exhibitions.
Take a train from Thornaby to Menston and enjoy the approximately 77 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 14:26, the last at 17:32.
Distance 77 km |
First train 14:26 |
Last train 17:32 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Museum in Leeds city centre covering archaeology, natural history and world cultures, with family-friendly displays and changing exhibitions.
Art gallery in a grand civic building, showing British art, sculpture and temporary exhibitions in elegant historic surroundings.
Historic house museum in Keighley with period rooms, local collections and exhibitions on everyday life in the Aire Valley.
Wooded public park around a Tarn reservoir near Menston, popular for easy walks, birdlife and broad views across the water.
Edge-of-moor viewpoint above Menston with sweeping panoramas over Wharfedale and rewarding walking routes across open countryside.
Canalside walking area in nearby Saltaire with waterside paths, stone bridges and easy access to heritage streets and open spaces.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby to Menston 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 Menston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Thornaby to Menston trains use the Thornaby to Menston station pair. Use this guide to compare Thornaby and Menston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Thornaby is 2 km from Thornaby city centre. Public transport options include:
Thornaby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Thornaby.
Wi-Fi is available at Thornaby.
Ticket office support is available at Thornaby.
Available at Thornaby: Parking, WC.
Available at Thornaby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thornaby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. 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 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, 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, Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Menston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Menston.
Ticket office support is available at Menston.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Menston: Parking.
Available at Menston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Menston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access to platform 1. There is a footbridge over the tracks which is the only access to the Leeds/Bradford platform 2. Mobility impaired passengers travelling towards Leeds/Bradford are requested to travel via Ilkley and change trains there, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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