M5 Thirsk ↔ Helmsley
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 10:42, last bus 16:33. 4 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Market Place (SE-bound) | 10:42 | 15:42 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall (opp) | 10:58 | 15:58 |
| The Abbey Inn (adj) | 11:01 | 16:01 |
| Fern Villa (opp) | 11:07 | 16:07 |
| Market Place (N-bound) | 11:20 | 16:20 |
Route map
All stops on route M5
M5 towards Helmsley
- Market Place (SE-bound) Thirsk
- The Green (N-bound) Thirsk
- Hambleton Drive (SE-bound) Old Thirsk
- York Road (adj) Old Thirsk
- Bagby Lane (adj) Bagby
- The Fauconberg (adj) Coxwold
- Hall (opp) Coxwold
- The Abbey Inn (adj) Byland Abbey
- Wombwell Arms (N-bound) Wass
- Fern Villa (opp) Ampleforth
- The White Swan (Opp) Ampleforth
- Main Street (E-bound) Ampleforth
- Golden Square Caravan Park (E-bound) Oswaldkirk
- War Memorial (N-bound) Sproxton
- Market Place (N-bound) Helmsley
M5 towards Thirsk
- Feathers Hotel (adj) Helmsley
- The War Memorial (S-bound) Sproxton
- Golden Square Caraven Park (W-bound) Oswaldkirk
- East End (W-bound) Ampleforth
- Fern Villa (adj) Ampleforth
- The White Swan (Adj) Ampleforth
- Wombwell Arms (S-bound) Wass
- The Abbey Inn (opp) Byland Abbey
- St Michaels Church (adj) Coxwold
- Hall (adj) Coxwold
- Thirkleby Park (opp) Bagby
- Thirkleby Park (adj) Bagby
- Bagby Lane (opp) Bagby
- York Road (opp) Old Thirsk
- Market Place (SE-bound) Thirsk
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Apr 2026 From: Stokesley To: Helmsley Via: Thirsk Name or No.: M5 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 03 April 2026 End date: 27 September 2026 Other details: Moors Bus 2026 Operates on Saturdays
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Apr 2026 From: Stokesley To: Helmsley Via: Thirsk Name or No.: M5 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 03 April 2026 End date: 27 September 2026 Other details: Moors bus 2026 Operates on Saturdays
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Apr 2026 From: Stockton, High Street To: Stokesley, High Street SW-bound Via: Name or No.: M5 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 03 April 2026 End date: 27 September 2026 Other details: New Service Operates Sundays
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Apr 2026 From: Stokesley, High Street To: Northallerton, The Buck Inn Via: Name or No.: M5 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 03 April 2026 End date: 27 September 2026 Other details: New Service Operates on Sundays
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first M5 bus?
The first M5 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last M5 bus?
The last M5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the M5 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the M5 bus?
The M5 is operated by Arriva North East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.