The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Thirsk
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Thirsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Thirsk will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave York for Thirsk every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Thirsk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Thirsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 35 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to Thirsk train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:25 York | 0h16 | 09:41 Thirsk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 04:30 York | 0h19 | 04:49 Thirsk | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Thirsk
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, first_transpennine_express, LNER from York to Thirsk trainsTransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, first_transpennine_express, LNER trains will get you between York and Thirsk from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Thirsk train

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Important Stations and Airports in York and Thirsk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet facilities at this station are under repair. The temporary toilet facilities are located in the Station Car Park, at the bottom of the overbridge steps. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilet facilities at this station are under repair. The temporary toilet facilities are located in the Station Car Park, at the bottom of the overbridge steps. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 2 Tier racks located in the main station car park, under the footbridge.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Depart from station car park.
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