The average train between Thirsk and Scotland takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk to Scotland. 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 Scotland. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Scotland at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Northallerton and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Thirsk to Scotland? 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 to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Scotland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Thirsk to Scotland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Thirsk to Scotland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Thirsk to Scotland train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Scotland is 333.2 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Glasgow Queen Street via Northallerton, Darlington, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 16m.