The average train between Reading and Thirsk takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Thirsk station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Reading to Thirsk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Thirsk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Reading to Thirsk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Thirsk is 309.7 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Thirsk via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 34m.