With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
There are a number of bus services available close to the homes at Portholme, to and from destinations such as York, Leeds, Monk Fryston and Pontefract. These bus services can be accessed from Selby bus station, which is just a 5-minute walk away.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Selby train station is less than a 10-minute walk away, or around a 3-minute cycle ride – this could be much quicker than driving, especially when considering traffic and the time it can take to park.
Selby train station is served by Northern Rail, TransPennine Express and LNER services. There are frequent services to Hull and Leeds, with at least two per hour to each destination. Generally, there’s also an hourly service to York. There are around 8 services per day to London Kings Cross, via Doncaster.
Key Local Bus Services
Below is a summary of the key services available from Selby bus station. Other, less frequent services are available, and all bus timetables can be found on the North Yorkshire County Council website.
Service 415 Sapphire
Selby to York, via Fulford Designer Outlet
A service approximately every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday day time, gradually reducing to an hourly service after around 8pm. On Sundays there’s a service every 30 minutes through the day and hourly in the evenings.
Operated by Arriva.
Service 401
Selby to Goole via Snaith
Hourly services Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday services. Services run from approximately 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on Saturdays.
Operated by Arriva.
Service 42
Selby to York via Cawood
A service every two hours, in each direction, Monday to Saturday.
Operated by Arriva.
Service 64
Selby to Sherburn in Elmet via Monk Fryston
One service in each direction approximately every two hours Monday to Saturday day time.
Operated by Arriva.
Service 164
Selby to Leeds via Sherburn and Garforth
One service in each direction approximately every two hours Monday to Saturday daytime.
Operated by Arriva.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
Arriva have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view them here: