The average train between Thirsk Station and Edinburgh takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk Station to Edinburgh. 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 Thirsk Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk Station is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Northallerton and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thirsk Station to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Thirsk Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thirsk Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Thirsk Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Darlington station.
Thirsk Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Thirsk Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk Station and Edinburgh is 224.1 km. The road distance is 290 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.