The average train between Shrewsbury and Thirsk takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Thirsk station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Shrewsbury to Thirsk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Thirsk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Thirsk station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Thirsk train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Thirsk is 193.3 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Thirsk via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 57m.