With great transport connections across the region by road and rail, there are plenty of well-situated Yorkshire commuter towns for you to choose from – whether you need to reach one of its major hubs like Leeds or Sheffield, cities such as Hull, York, or Bradford, or even further afield.

We look at ten of the best commuter towns in Yorkshire for you to consider for your next move, and highlight several exciting developments of new-build Bellway homes near Yorkshire where you can become part of a brand-new community.

Top commuter towns in Yorkshire

Skipton

Also known as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’, Skipton boasts a charmingly beautiful market town centre on the banks of the River Aire and is renowned for its high number of independent businesses plus of course, having the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park as its backdrop. With such great amenities on offer Skipton is often named as one of the most family-friendly towns in Yorkshire, and having its own railway station, plus easy access to the A629 for Bradford and the A65 for Leeds, make it an in-demand town among commuters too.

Clifford Gardens, Bellway’s development of new-build homes in Skipton is located just five minutes’ drive from the town centre, while Skipton train station is a mile away and provides direct services to Leeds with a journey time of around 45 minutes.

Dore

Just six miles south of Sheffield city centre is Dore, a sought-after suburb for commuters as direct train journeys between the two take as little as five minutes. Dore is attractive in other ways too; it’s an affluent South Yorkshire location on the edge of the Peak District, with a strong community feel and fantastic amenities. Its train station is on the Hope Valley Line which runs between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly, and its scenic journeys through the Peaks take just over an hour.

Snaith

Enjoying a semi-rural location in Yorkshire’s East Riding is Snaith, an ancient town with Anglo-Saxon origins and the River Aire stretching alongside it. Snaith is well-connected by bus to its nearby towns like Selby and Goole, has its own railway station providing direct journeys to Leeds, and is close to the M62 for commuting by car to Leeds in 40 minutes, or to Hull in around 50 minutes. York is located to the north of Snaith, with a driving time of under an hour.

Situated on the outskirts of the town, Bellway’s Penny Way development of new-build homes in Snaith is within walking distance of its train station, and is situated just off Pontefract Road which connects you to the M62.

Harrogate

The beautiful spa town of Harrogate is a sought-after North Yorkshire commuter town thanks to its historic attractions, upmarket lifestyle, and excellent transport links for commuting to York, or south to Leeds and Bradford by train, bus, or car. While you’ll need a more generous budget to live near to Harrogate’s town centre, there are neighbourhoods that can offer you more for your money like Bilton, and Starbeck which has its own train station on the Harrogate Line between York and Leeds.

Horsforth

Named as the UK’s most ‘underrated’ commuter town by Sell House Fast, the West Yorkshire town of Horsforth is just a few stops on the train from Leeds city centre on the Harrogate Line, and feels like a destination in its own right with a trendy dining and bar scene. Add in great schools for families and a welcoming village-like feel, plus road and rail links to Harrogate and York, and Horsforth won’t be a hidden gem of a Yorkshire commuter town for long.

York

While York itself is a commuter destination, its railway station provides direct services to many major cities including Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh, as well as London Kings Cross. This makes historic York a popular place to live for commuters who regularly need to travel further afield, as well as those working or studying in York city centre; whilst property prices in York are on the higher side, nearby towns such as Tadcaster, Selby and Pocklington offer more affordable living near York whilst being well-connected to its city centre.

Doncaster

The sprawling metropolitan borough of Doncaster is the largest in the UK by area and has long been popular as a Yorkshire commuter town with Leeds and York to the north, and Sheffield to the south. Doncaster train station directly serves all three cities with journey times of half an hour or less; if travelling by car you’ll reach Leeds and York in around an hour, and Sheffield in about 40 minutes.

Brough

To the west of Hull on the banks of the Humber Estuary, Brough is a pretty and peaceful town just ten miles, or a 25-minute drive from the city which makes it a great base for Hull commuters; Leeds is only an hour away via the M62 for those who need to travel a little further.

Brough benefits from its own railway station, with services to Hull that take just 15 minutes, as well as to Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, and even Liverpool and London Kings Cross. The station is within walking distance of Bellway’s Palmers Grange development of new-build homes in Brough; the A63 is a short drive from the development for those who prefer to commute by car.

Huddersfield

The West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield is centrally located between Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester, so it’s a great choice for commuters to any of these major cities. Huddersfield is located just off the M62 for driving to Leeds and Manchester, and the M1 is easily reached for travelling south to Sheffield; the town’s train station is a major hub on several railway lines and provides direct journeys to its nearest major cities, as well other key destinations such as York, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Scarborough.

Worksop

While not located in the county itself, Worksop has excellent Yorkshire transport links which make it an ideal town to consider for commuting to Sheffield by car or train in around half an hour. Worksop itself has plenty to offer, being a pretty market town on the River Ryton in Nottinghamshire, and having the fabled Sherwood Forest close by for exploring.

At Bellway’s Gateford Quarter development of new-build homes in Worksop you’ll be just a minute’s drive from the A57 for Sheffield, while Shireoaks train station is about a mile and a half away and provides direct services to Sheffield and Leeds.

Why choose a Bellway home in these towns?

Whether you’re at the very beginning of your journey as a first-time buyer or hunting for your perfect family home with plenty of space to grow, Bellway has energy-efficient new-build homes in Yorkshire for every kind of buyer. The locations of our developments are meticulously chosen to ensure that you’ll benefit from excellent transport links for commuting within Yorkshire, and have desirable amenities close to your development – from local shops and services to well-regarded schools, and open green spaces.

Not only that, but you’ll also enjoy the unique experience of being part of a brand-new community in Yorkshire from its very beginning, and play your part in creating a wonderful neighbourhood with all of the benefits of the big cities just a car, train, or bus journey away.

Tips to commuters moving to Yorkshire

Whether you’re moving to Yorkshire for the first time, or relocating to a new town, our tips will help you to find your perfect base for commuting around Yorkshire.

• Evaluate transport options and commute times – Before committing to a location, research the local transport options for commuting to Yorkshire so you can evaluate how convenient they are for you, and how long you can expect the journey to take. Find out how close the nearest bus or train station will be, or if you plan to drive, how long your trip will be during peak times.
• Consider local amenities and school catchment areas – Outside of work or study, you’ll spend plenty of time in your local area so make sure it has everything you want on your doorstep – from a great independent coffee shop to open green space to walk your dog. Don’t forget to check out important amenities like a convenience store and post office, and whether your home falls within the catchment area of your preferred school(s).
• Engage with the community to integrate smoothly – Connecting with your local community really helps with settling in to your new home in Yorkshire. Make yourself a familiar face at your nearby pubs, restaurants and cafes, attend cultural events and join groups of people with shared interests, and if you have time to spare, consider volunteering for a local cause so you can give a little back to the community and bond with like-minded people.

Ready to start your search for your perfect home in one of the best commuter towns near Yorkshire? Search for your nearest development of new Bellway homes in Yorkshire, or read about the many great reasons to choose a new-build home, and the unmissable schemes and incentives available to make your perfect Yorkshire home even more affordable.

On Your Nest you’ll also find many useful articles to support you along your home-buying journey, including a guide to the best time to buy a home, and tips on saving money towards a house deposit for first-time buyers; you can also read about how Sarah and Jonathan found their perfect Bellway Addingham home in Yorkshire, with all the space they needed for their family’s ‘forever home’.