The average train between Thirsk and Cambridge takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Cambridge station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Thirsk to Cambridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Thirsk to Cambridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Thirsk to Cambridge train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Cambridge is 246 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Cambridge via York and Peterborough in around 3h 39m.