What is the cheapest way to get from York to Kirkstall?

The cheapest way to get from York to Kirkstall is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Kirkstall?

The fastest way to get from York to Kirkstall is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between York and Kirkstall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Kirkstall Lights. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between York and Kirkstall?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Headingley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from York to Kirkstall?

The distance between York and Kirkstall is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

How do I travel from York to Kirkstall without a car?

The best way to get from York to Kirkstall without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £19.

How long does it take to get from York to Kirkstall?

It takes approximately 49 min to get from York to Kirkstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Kirkstall bus from?

York to Kirkstall bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Kirkstall train from?

York to Kirkstall train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Kirkstall?

The best way to get from York to Kirkstall is to train via Leeds which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the York to Kirkstall bus arrive?

York to Kirkstall bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Kirkstall Lights station.

Where does the York to Kirkstall train arrive?

York to Kirkstall train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from York to Kirkstall?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Kirkstall is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from York to Kirkstall.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Kirkstall?

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Where can I stay near Kirkstall?

There are 2795+ hotels available in Kirkstall.

York to Kirkstall - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Kirkstall by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Headingleytrain Leeds - York / ...
49 min
£9–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Kirkstall Lightsbus 875
1h 12m
£4–6
Drive 27.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Kirkstallcar 27.1 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Kirkstalltaxi 27.1 mi
39 min
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from York to Headingleytrain York - Leeds
1h 3m
£11–22
Bus via Leeds Bus Station Entrance
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Kirkstall Lightsbus 34 / ...
1h 29m
£4–7

York to Kirkstall by train

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Distance: 28.2 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between York, England and Kirkstall, England?

You can take a train from York to Headingley via Leeds in around 49 min. Alternatively, The Keighley Bus Company operates a bus from Blossom Street to Kirkstall Lights twice a week. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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