The average train between York and Kirkstall takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is an hourly train service from York to Kirkstall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between York and Kirkstall. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Kirkstall at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Kirkstall. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Kirkstall station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
York to Kirkstall train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Kirkstall train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Headingley station.
Book your York to Kirkstall train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Kirkstall is 37.5 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from York to Headingley via Leeds in around 49 min.