The average train between Thirsk and Birmingham takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk to Birmingham. 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 and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Thirsk to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Thirsk to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Thirsk to Birmingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Thirsk and Birmingham is 198.2 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.