The average train between Glasgow and Thirsk takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Thirsk. 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 Glasgow and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Thirsk station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Glasgow to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Glasgow to Thirsk train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Thirsk is 259.6 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Thirsk via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 3m.